Who painted View of Ceriana?

View of Ceriana was painted by Edward Lear in 1870.

Where can I see View of Ceriana?

View of Ceriana is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is View of Ceriana?

View of Ceriana is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

View of Ceriana

Edward Lear , 1870

View of Ceriana is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Edward Lear. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1870 drawing, *View of Ceriana*, is a cityscape created by Edward Lear, an English artist and writer, during his travels.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing specifically depicts the Italian village of Ceriana, exemplifying Lear's interest in capturing topographical scenes.

Technique & Style

Executed in pen and brown ink over graphite, the work showcases Lear's detailed draughtsmanship, characteristic of his travel illustrations.

History & Provenance

Originally created in 1870, the drawing was likely part of Lear's practice of producing detailed drawings during travels, some of which were later adapted into book plates.

Artist & collection

Artist

Edward Lear

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…