The Monastery of Xenophontos, Mount Athos, Greece

Edward Lear (London 1812-1888 San Remo) The Monastery of Xenophontos, Mount Athos, Greece inscribed 'Xenophonta' (in Greek) and inscribed and dated '16 Sept. 1856. 14.'' Monastery.' (lower right), further inscribed with colour notes and numbered '83' (lower right) pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour, heightened with touches of white 14 ½ x 21 in. (36.8 x 53.3 cm.)