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Avisavella, Ceylon — Edward Lear, 1884–1885

“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.

Avisavella, Ceylon by Edward Lear, 1884–1885, drawn at Avissawella, Sri Lanka
Avisavella, Ceylon · 1884–1885 · 📍 Avissawella, Sri Lanka

Palms above a river and figures on the bank: a late drawing by Lear from Ceylon.

ArtistEdward Lear
Year1884–1885
PlaceAvissawella, Sri Lanka
Techniquedrawing
LicenceCC0
SourceWikimedia Commons
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Edward Lear drew “Avisavella, Ceylon” at Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

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“Avisavella, Ceylon” by Edward Lear dates from 1884–1885.

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