The portico entrance of a monastery, possibly Vatopaidi, Mount Athos

Edward Lear (London 1812-1888 San Remo) The portico entrance of a monastery, possibly Vatopaidi, Mount Athos inscribed in Greek and dated 'Balo & Paidion[?]/ 18. Sept. 1856.' (lower right), numbered '92' (lower right) and '1' (verso) and further inscribed with colour notes pencil, pen and ink and watercolour on paper 10 1/8 x 8 5/8 in. (25.7 x 21.9 cm.)