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Lear took a walking tour from Nice to Genoa and back in December 1864, accompanied by his servant Giorgio. There is a drawing of Finale taken from a very similar viewpoint in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight, and dated 16 & 17 December 1864, 4.30pm & 11am. Lear returned to the subject at least twice more - in pen in 1874 and in grey and black wash for Tennyson's Poems in 1885 (no. 64).
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The sheet is fully laid down onto a board, and taped into an acidic topmount from which we would advise removal. The sheet is in good overall condition, the colours are fresh and strong and it reads well.
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Lot 50Sale 18760
Finale Ligure, Gulf of Genoa, ItalyEDWARD LEAR (LONDON 1812-1888 SAN REMO)Estimate: GBP 5,000 - 8,000
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