EDWARD LEAR (1 of 2) Athens: Three Views of the Acropolis (with Frankish tower still standing), and

EDWARD LEAR (1 of 2)

Athens: Three Views of the Acropolis (with Frankish tower still standing), and the Temple of Zeus (with later brickwork still on top).

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 some views of Athens, around 15yrs after it was instated as the capital of Greece. 

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