Lear, Edward (British, 1812-1888). The Campagna di Roma taken from Cervara Region_Americas although continuous with Asia

although continuous with Asia

British General William Howe arrived on Staten Island and asked Sauthier to survey and produce a map of the island

It would make a fine addition to any collection of the American West

an area that had been contested by Britain for decades

Lear, Edward (British, 1812-1888). The Campagna di Roma taken from Cervara Region_Americas although continuous with AsiaEdward Lear (British, 1812 1888) The Campagna di Roma taken from Cervara Oil on canvas 25 9 16" x 51" canvas Signed with monogram (lower left); signed, inscribed and dated The Campagna di Roma taken from of Cervara, looking East to the Sabine Hills Painted from drawings made on the spot in 1859, 1860; and completed by me for Walter Congreve Esq. in 1871 Edward Lear San Remo (on a label on the reverse) Provenance: Commissioned directly from the artist