The First Cataract at Shelaal on the River Nile, Egypt

Edward Lear (London 1812-1888 San Remo) The First Cataract at Shelaal on the River Nile, Egypt signed with monogram and dated '1884' (lower right) and inscribed '1st Cataract/ Shelaal Jany 29 1867' (lower left) pencil and watercolour heightened with touches of white 3 ½ x 6 7/8 in. (8.9 x 17.5 cm.)