The Monastery of St Nilus, Mount Athos

EDWARD LEAR (LONDON 1812-1888 SAN REMO) The Monastery of St Nilus, Mount Athos inscribed in Greek 'Ayios Nilos' and inscribed and dated 'Athos./ 7.Sept.1856.' (lower right) and further inscribed with colour notes pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour 14 x 20 ¾ in. (35.6 x 52.7 cm.)