Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Edward Lear, 1812–1888, British
Title:
New Harbour, Malta
Date:
1866
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen in brown ink and gouache, over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/8 x 20 7/8 inches (18.1 x 53 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in brown ink, lower left: "Ne Harbour | Malta | from near Mt. Corradins Prison | 27. March.1866. 3-4-PM.; in brown ink, lower right: "(245)"; Verso: in brown ink, center: "51. Long | Lowest"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.5479
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
landscape | marine art | water | boats | harbour
Associated Places:
Republic of Malta | Malta | Mediterranean Sea
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
Edward Lear, Moment to Moment (IKON Gallery, 2022-09-09 - 2022-11-13)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:6294