Lot Essay
For another Italian view by Lear, see lot 268.
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A view of Villa Barberini, Albano, near Rome
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EDWARD LEAR (LONDON 1812-1888 SAN REMO)
A view of Villa Barberini, Albano, near Rome
signed and dated 'Edward Lear. del. 1846.' (lower centre) and inscribed 'Villa Barberini. / Albano.' (lower left)
pen and brown ink, brown wash on buff paper
5 7⁄8 x 18 ¼ in. (15 x 46.5 cm.)
A view of Villa Barberini, Albano, near Rome
signed and dated 'Edward Lear. del. 1846.' (lower centre) and inscribed 'Villa Barberini. / Albano.' (lower left)
pen and brown ink, brown wash on buff paper
5 7⁄8 x 18 ¼ in. (15 x 46.5 cm.)
Provenance
with Agnew's, London (105th Annual Exhibition of Waterclours and Drawings, January-February 1978, no. 205).
Brought to you by
Lucy Speelman
Associate Specialist, Head of Day Sale