The monastery of Great Lavra, Mount Athos

Edward Lear (London 1812-1888 San Remo) The monastery of Great Lavra, Mount Athos inscribed in Greek and dated 'Lavra./ 6. Septr. 1856.' and numbered '26' twice (lower right) and '2' (verso) and further inscribed with colour notes pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour 6 ¼ x 10 1/8 in. (15.9 x 25.7 cm.)