Where did Edward Lear draw “Avisavella, Ceylon”?
Edward Lear drew “Avisavella, Ceylon” at Avissawella, Sri Lanka.
“Avisavella, Ceylon” was drawn by Edward Lear in 1884–1885 at Avissawella, Sri Lanka. It is a drawing work shown on SketchMap Atlas at the place where it was made.

Palms above a river and figures on the bank: a late drawing by Lear from Ceylon.
| Artist | Edward Lear |
|---|---|
| Year | 1884–1885 |
| Place | Avissawella, Sri Lanka |
| Technique | drawing |
| Licence | CC0 |
| Source | Wikimedia Commons |

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Edward Lear drew “Avisavella, Ceylon” at Avissawella, Sri Lanka.
“Avisavella, Ceylon” by Edward Lear dates from 1884–1885.
It is a drawing work.
The image is marked “CC0” and comes from Wikimedia Commons. See the source link for the exact terms.