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Lady Haywood

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The drawing features a landscape seen from an elevated perspective. The horizon is located about a third from the top of the image, with hills in the distance. The sketch shows trees, clouds, and architectural elements with delicate pencil shading and line work. Elements include a church tower to the left and tall trees on the right. People and architectural details are suggested in the foreground, with written annotations. The color palette is neutral and dominated by grayscale.
Edward Lear, Villa Pamphili, 1840, graphite on brown wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.102

Villa Pamphili

Edward Lear · 1840 · graphite on brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.102