Lear, Edward
English Painter and Illustrator, 1818-1888 English painter, draughtsman, illustrator and writer. In the 1860s Lear described himself as 'Greek Topographical Painter par excellence', aspiring to the title of 'Painter-Laureate and Boshproducing-Luminary forthwith' (quoted in 1983 exh. cat., p. 14). This whimsical summary of his versatile activities as topographical draughtsman, oil painter, traveller, writer and illustrator of nonsense rhymes and stories is typical of Lear's idiosyncratic literary style. It reflected his eccentric personality. He was epileptic and prone to fits of deep depression. In addition, owing to family misfortunes,

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Lear, Edward Fan Palms at Arrah,Shahabad District,Bihar oil painting


Fan Palms at Arrah,Shahabad District,Bihar
mk153 Watercolor on paper 10.8x15.1cm
Painting ID::  39861
Lear, Edward
Fan Palms at Arrah,Shahabad District,Bihar
mk153 Watercolor on paper 10.8x15.1cm
   
   
     

Lear, Edward Civita Castellana oil painting


Civita Castellana
Oil on Canvas. Signed and dated. 14 x 21 3/4 in (36 x 55.2 cm). Date 1844(1844) cjr
Painting ID::  89647
Lear, Edward
Civita Castellana
Oil on Canvas. Signed and dated. 14 x 21 3/4 in (36 x 55.2 cm). Date 1844(1844) cjr
   
   
     

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     English Painter and Illustrator, 1818-1888 English painter, draughtsman, illustrator and writer. In the 1860s Lear described himself as 'Greek Topographical Painter par excellence', aspiring to the title of 'Painter-Laureate and Boshproducing-Luminary forthwith' (quoted in 1983 exh. cat., p. 14). This whimsical summary of his versatile activities as topographical draughtsman, oil painter, traveller, writer and illustrator of nonsense rhymes and stories is typical of Lear's idiosyncratic literary style. It reflected his eccentric personality. He was epileptic and prone to fits of deep depression. In addition, owing to family misfortunes,

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