Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888). The Campagna di Roma Ethnographic Jersey City)

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to the Nebraska Territory

One of his most famous verbal inventions

the globe pair became an attractive piece of decorative furniture rather than just a tabletop presentation

A key map of the American southwest by one of the two leading mapmakers in the nation

Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888). The Campagna di Roma Ethnographic Jersey City)Lear, 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)