Artwork
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is an oil painting by Edward Lear. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting Jerusalem, created in 1865, is an oil-on-canvas work by Edward Lear, an English artist known for his diverse talents.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a cityscape, with the city of Jerusalem situated in the background, surrounded by hills and trees in the foreground.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, Jerusalem features a range of colors, from dark greens and browns to lighter blues and grays, creating a sense of depth and texture.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edward Lear (12 May 1812 – 29 January 1888) was an English artist, illustrator, musician, author and poet, who is known mostly for his literary nonsense in poetry and prose and especially his limericks, a form he popularised but which term…
