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1) Mount Lebanon, Syria; 2) Mount Tomohrit from above Tyrana, Albania; 3) Turbia; 4) Dendoor

Edward Lear, 1812–1888

Four drawings thought to be part of Lear's project to publish a collected edition of Tennyson's poetry with illustrations by him for every poem. Lear started his project in the 1850s and worked on and off until his death. Lincoln is a centre for Tennyson studies as the Tennysons were a great local family and the museum is putting on an exhibition for Tennyson's bicentenary in 2009. The works were bequeathed by Thomas Masson Moore through the Art Fund in memory of his mother, Janet (née Wikeley).

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Title of artwork, date

1) Mount Lebanon, Syria; 2) Mount Tomohrit from above Tyrana, Albania; 3) Turbia; 4) Dendoor, 1812–1888

Date supported

2008

Medium and material

Grey wash on paper

Dimensions

1) 9 x 14.2 cm; 2) 9.5 x 14.6 cm; 3) 9.4 x 14.5 cm; 4) 9.6 x 14.7 cm

Gifted by

Thomas Masson Moore

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