EDWARD LEAR (2 OF 2)Greek landscapesMostly know for his nonsense poems (The Owl and the Pussycat), L

EDWARD LEAR (2 OF 2)

Greek landscapes

Mostly know for his nonsense poems (The Owl and the Pussycat), Lear was a prolific and talented watercolourist. He visited Greece in 1848-9, and, both during and after his trip, created numerous sketches and watercolours. These show a variety of Greek landscapes, including the pass of Thermopylae.

You can read more about Lear’s trip to Greece here.