Edward Lear Collection (page 4)

Derr, Egypt, 1867. Artist: Edward Lear
Derr, Egypt, 1867. Private collection

Wadi Halfeh, 3rd Febuary 1867. Artist: Edward Lear
Wadi Halfeh, 3rd Febuary 1867

Dendera, 1867. Artist: Edward Lear
Dendera, 1867

Amada, 12th Febuary 1867. Artist: Edward Lear
Amada, 12th Febuary 1867

Kom Ombo Temple, Egypt, 1856. Artist: Edward Lear
Kom Ombo Temple, Egypt, 1856. Private collection

The Pyramids at Gizeh, 19th century. Artist: Edward Lear
The Pyramids at Gizeh, 19th century. The pyramids viewed from the Nile at sunset, with pelicans fishing on the left

Chelodina longicollis, eastern long-necked turtle
Lithograph by Edward Lear of drawing by James de Carle Sowerby. Plate from Tortoises, Terrapins and Turtles, drawn from life (1872)

Petra April 14 1858 Edward Lear British 1812
Petra, April 14, 1858; Edward Lear (British, 1812 - 1888); Jordan; 1858; Pen and brown ink with watercolor and gouache; 36.2 x 54 cm (14 1, 4 x 21 1, 4 in.)

Views Rome Environs Ancient Gate Alatri 1841
Views of Rome and Its Environs: Ancient Gate of Alatri, 1841. Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888). Lithograph with tint stone; sheet: 36.8 x 44.1 cm (14 1/2 x 17 3/8 in.); image

Illustrated Excursion Italy vol II Ancient Walls
Illustrated Excursion in Italy (vol. II): Ancient Walls, Monte Circello, 1846. Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888). Color lithograph; sheet: 35.6 x 25.5 cm (14 x 10 1/16 in.)

Views Rome Environs Roiate 1841 Edward Lear British
Views in Rome and Its Environs: Roiate, 1841. Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888), T. M Lean, . Lithograph in black and beige; sheet: 36.9 x 53.9 cm (14 1/2 x 21 1/4 in.); image

Olevano Edward Lear British 1812-1888 Lithograph
Olevano. Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888). Lithograph

Civitella di Subiaco 1840 Edward Lear British
Civitella di Subiaco, c. 1840. Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888). Lithograph

Rocca Giovane Edward Lear British 1812-1888 Lithograph
Rocca Giovane. Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888). Lithograph

Psilopsiagon aymara, grey-hooded parakeet
Plate 32 from Edward Lears Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae or Parrots (1832). Hand coloured lithograph. Date: 1832

Long-billed black cockatoo
Plate 6 from Edward Lears Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae or Parrots (1832). Hand coloured lithograph. Date: 1832

Bracciano Views Rome Environs plate 2 1841 Handcolored lithograph
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Mount Olympus Larissa Thessaly Greece 1848-88
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Drawings Prints, Drawing, Pentedatelo, Calabria, Italy, Artist, Edward Lear, British
Drawings and Prints, Drawing, Pentedatelo, Calabria, Italy, Artist, Edward Lear, British, London 1812-1888 San Remo, Lear, Edward, British, 1812, 1888, 1847 (?)

Eclectus Roratus Polychloros ca 1830-32 Watercolor
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Agia Paraskevi Epirus Greece April 13 1857 Graphite
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View St Peter Rome 1843 Graphite sheet 9 11 / 16 x 14 1 / 2
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Edward Lear, British (1812-1888), Cervara, hand-colored lithograph

William Home Lizars after Edward Lear (Scottish, 1788 - 1859), Turtur Risorius, hand-colored lithograph

Edward Lear (British, 1812 - 1888), Sketches in Italy [recto], 1839-1845, black chalk and graphite with gray and white washes on light brown wove paper

Mount Athos and the Monastery of Stavroniketes Signed in monogram in lower left: " EL", Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

The Forest of Valdoniello, Corsica Monogrammed in lower right, Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

Kinchinjunga, Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

Temple of Venus and Rome, Rome, Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

Kangchenjunga from Darjeeling Kinchinjunga from Darjeeling, India Signed and dated in monogram in lower left: " EL 1879", Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

Corfu from Ascension signed, Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

The Marble Rocks - Nerbudda Jubbolpore Signed and dated, lower right: [monogram]
The Marble Rocks - Nerbudda Jubbolpore Signed and dated, lower right: " [monogram] | 1882", Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

Zagori, Greece Signed and dated, lower left: EL [monogram]; 1860, Edward Lear
Zagori, Greece Signed and dated, lower left: " EL [monogram]; 1860", Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

Between Olavano L Civitella Signed and dated, lower right: E. Lear 1842"
Between Olavano L Civitella Signed and dated, lower right: " E. Lear 1842", Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

Corfu from Santa Decca, Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

Landscape with Goatherd, Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

Corfu from Ascension Signed in green paint, lower left: EL [monogram]"
Corfu from Ascension Signed in green paint, lower left: " EL [monogram]", Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

Butrinto, Albania Signed and dated, monogram, yellow, lower right: L186[
Butrinto, Albania Signed and dated, monogram, yellow, lower right: " L186[...]", Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

Philae, Egypt, Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

Edward Lear, View across a Bay (Monaco?), British, 1812-1888, 1884-1885, gray wash on wove paper

Edward Lear, Bridge with Mountains in the Distance (Ventimiglia), British, 1812-1888, 1884-1885, gray wash on wove paper

Edward Lear, Mahatta, British, 1812-1888, 1884-1885, gray wash on wove paper

Edward Lear, A Town on a Hilltop (Sanctuary of Lampedusa), British, 1812-1888, 1884-1885, gray wash on wove paper

Edward Lear, Thebes, British, 1812-1888, 1884-1885, gray wash on wove paper

Edward Lear, View of a Bay from a Hillside (Amalfi), British, 1812-1888, 1884-1885, gray wash on wove paper

Edward Lear, Goats Resting above a River Gorge (Narni, Italy), British, 1812-1888, 1884-1885, gray wash on wove paper

Edward Lear, Taggia, British, 1812-1888, 1884-1885, gray wash with white gouache on wove paper

Edward Lear, Tanjore, British, 1812-1888, 1884-1885, brush and gray wash on wove paper

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Edward Lear was a British artist, illustrator, author, and poet who had an extraordinary talent for capturing the beauty of nature in his works. From the vibrant plumage of the Nymphicus hollandicus (cockatiel) to the whimsical characters in "The Pobble Who Has No Toes" color litho, Lear's artistry knew no bounds. One cannot help but be captivated by his depiction of the Geochelone radiata (radiated tortoise), with its intricate shell patterns and gentle demeanor. And who could forget the enchanting Cacatua moluccensis (salmon-crested cockatoo) from "The Owl And The Pussy-Cat, " brought to life through Lear's vivid color litho? In "Mr and Mrs Spikky Sparrow, " another delightful color litho, Lear showcases his ability to infuse personality into his subjects. The Cyanoramphos unicolor (Antipodes parakeet) perched on a branch seems almost ready to burst into song while Psittacula krameri manillensis (Indian ringneck parakeet Lu) exudes elegance with its vibrant feathers. Lear's artistic versatility is evident in his pen and brown ink drawing titled "View of Ceriana. " This piece transports us to a serene landscape where we can almost feel the tranquility emanating from every stroke. But perhaps one of Lear's most iconic creations is found within "The owl and the Pussycat characters. " These beloved figures have become synonymous with Edward Lear himself, showcasing not only his artistic skill but also his imaginative storytelling abilities. And let us not overlook Lear's portrayal of Cacatua leadbeateri (Major Mitchell's cockatoo), which perfectly captures this majestic bird's regal presence. Finally, we are reminded once again of Lear's mastery as he brings forth the Yellow-crested cockatoo Cacatua sulphurea, with its vibrant plumage and expressive eyes.