Joannina, Epirus, Albania

Edward Lear (1812-1888) Joannina, Epirus, Albania inscribed 'Thunderclouds that, hung on high, /Roof'd the world with doubt and fear. /(Eleänore.) /Joánnina /Epirus. /Albania' and numbered '26' (both on fragments of the old mount attached to the backboard) grey wash 3¾ x 5¾ in. (9.6 x 14.6 cm.)