Thousands of goats, near Thebes

Edward Lear (London 1812-1888 San Remo) Thousands of goats, near Thebes inscribed and dated 'near Thiva. / 1848./ thousands of goats black' (lower left), numbered '116' (lower right), and inscribed with colour notes throughout pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour 6 ¼ x 10 ¼ in. (15.9 x 26 cm.)