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Kalabshe, Nubia on the Nile
Edward Lear (English, 1812–1888)
1832–88
Medium/Technique
Transparent and opaque watercolor over graphite pencil on heavy wove paper
Dimensions
Image: 10.9 x 21.1 cm (4 5/16 x 8 5/16 in.)
Sheet: 11.3 x 21.6 cm (4 7/16 x 8 1/2 in.)
Sheet: 11.3 x 21.6 cm (4 7/16 x 8 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan W. Paine
Accession Number1999.697
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsWatercolors
Description
conservation treatment by Roy Perkinson while in Paine collection
conservation treatment by Roy Perkinson while in Paine collection
InscriptionsRecto LL in wash : initialed
Verso in brown ink: The Nile, Nubià Kalabshé
Verso LR in graphite pencil: E- (possibly initialed by the artist)
Later inscriptions or marks: Sticker on frame backing: Spink numbered K3/4073
Verso in brown ink: The Nile, Nubià Kalabshé
Verso LR in graphite pencil: E- (possibly initialed by the artist)
Later inscriptions or marks: Sticker on frame backing: Spink numbered K3/4073
ProvenancePurchased from Spink & Son, Ltd., London (9/15/70) by Mr. Paine's father, who gave it to Mr. Paine in 1992: Mrs. Susan Paine; gift to MFA, December 31, 1999.