View of Damascus, Syria

Edward Lear (1812-1888) View of Damascus, Syria inscribed and dated 'Damascus. May 27./1858' (lower right) and with scattered colour notes, and inscribed 'No. 15/M.. upright/Lower (one of four)' (on the reverse) pencil, pen and ink and watercolour, on blue-grey paper 7¼ x 11 7/8 in. (18.4 x 30.2 cm.)