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A Town on a Hilltop (Sanctuary of Lampedusa), Edward Lear

A Town on a Hilltop (Sanctuary of Lampedusa)

A Town on a Hilltop (Sanctuary of Lampedusa) (museum title)

Edward Lear (British) (1812-1888)

Movement
Orientalism
Date
1884–1885
Medium
Gray wash with touches of pen and black ink on card
Dimensions
15.3 × 21 cm (sheet)
Collection
National Gallery of Art, United States
Rights
Public domain
Photograph
National Gallery of Art, public domain

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