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Kangchenjunga from Darjeeling

Edward Lear, 1875–1877

© The National Museum of Wales

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.

More information

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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