This book, published in the centenary year of Lear's death, is a compilation of paintings, sketches, letters and journals, many previously unpublished, of one of Lear's earliest and most remarkable journeys. Lear travelled constantly, across countries still dangerous and unknown to Western Europeans, usually alone or with one servant, often on foot. As he travelled he captured in word and illustration the sublimity of the landscape, the richness of costume and the character of the people he encountered. Victorian Europe was ...
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This book, published in the centenary year of Lear's death, is a compilation of paintings, sketches, letters and journals, many previously unpublished, of one of Lear's earliest and most remarkable journeys. Lear travelled constantly, across countries still dangerous and unknown to Western Europeans, usually alone or with one servant, often on foot. As he travelled he captured in word and illustration the sublimity of the landscape, the richness of costume and the character of the people he encountered. Victorian Europe was both appalled and fascinated by the Greece he portrayed, whilst through his bizarre cartoons he received recognition from the Surrealists as a forerunner of their movement.
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First edition (hardback). Square 4to (26cm by 26cm), 168pp. Illustrated throughout in colour and b&w. Original black cloth, dustwrapper. Light spotting to the top edge of the text block, else the book and the dustwrapper are in very good condition. ISBN 0719546141.
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Good in Good jacket. Book 168 pages 56 illustrations 30 in color. Minor rubbing and wear with slight discoloration to the cover and edges. Compiled and Edited by Susan Hyman. Glossary. Selected Bibliography.
