Philae
Philae

Currently not on view

Philae,

1854

Edward Lear, 1812–1888; born Holloway, England; died San Remo, Italy
x1942-108

Information

Title
Philae
Dates

1854

Maker
Edward Lear
Medium
Pen and ink with wash
Dimensions
14.8 x 23.1 cm (5 13/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Frank Jewett Mather Jr.
Object Number
x1942-108
Inscription
in violet ink, lower left: Philae | 6 Feby. 1854 in graphite, lower right: 175
Culture
British
Type
drawings
Materials
ink, paper (fiber product), wash
Subject
landscapes (representations), hills, palm trees

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