Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888). The Campagna di Roma Artists_Jacques Barraband Ristow: American Maps and Mapmakers

Ristow: American Maps and Mapmakers

The Museum of Graphic Art

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A fine manuscript map drawn in pen and ink

Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888). The Campagna di Roma Artists_Jacques Barraband Ristow: American Maps and MapmakersLear, Edward (British, 1812 1888) The Campagna di Roma Oil on canvas 25 9 16" x 51" canvas Signed with monogram (lower left): further signed, inscribed and dated The Campagna di Roma. Taken from the Quarries of Cerbara, looking South East towards the Volscian Hills & Alban Mount. Commenced by me from drawings made on the spot in 1859 1860 & completed for Walter Congreve Esq. in 1871 Edward Lear. San Remo June 18. 1871 (on a label on the reverse)