Kangchenjunga from Darjeeling
Edward Lear, 1875–1877
The work depicts Mount Kangchenjunga, one of the highest peaks in the Himalayas, and the picture is based on studies made around Daarjeeling in 1874. It was executed in Lear's studio following his return from India. The composition references traditional landscape conventions and the Sublime, and betrays the artist's delight in exotic detail. The V-shaped format of lush foothills opening to the vast snow-covered mountain conjures up the feelings of attraction and repulsion that Lear expressed in his diary. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.
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Title of artwork, date
Kangchenjunga from Darjeeling, 1875–1877
Date supported
2006
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
117 x 178 cm
Grant
150000
Total cost
300000
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