Edward Lear
The Gorge at Suk Wady Barada, Lebanon
Property of a Gentleman
Edward Lear
London 1812 - 1888 San Remo
The Gorge at Suk Wady Barada, Lebanon
Pen and brown ink and watercolour over pencil, on grey paper;
inscribed, lower right: Suk Wady Barada / 25 May 1858 / (215), and further inscribed with colour notes
365 by 525 mm
The present work has been carefully presented. The pen and brown ink has remained in fresh condition, however some of the watercolour pigments have faded. Within parts of the sky, there has been some restoration and it appears that the colours in the upper right hand corner of the composition have been strengthened. The sheet has been laid down.
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