The Monastery of Stavronikita, Mount Athos

Edward Lear (London 1812-1888 San Remo) The Monastery of Stavronikita, Mount Athos inscribed and dated 'Stavroniketas (in Greek)/ 2. Sept./ 1856' (lower left), and extensively inscribed with artist's notes throughout pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour 13 3/8 x 20 1/8 in. (34 x 51.1 cm.)