Where did Edward Lear draw “Benares”?
Edward Lear drew “Benares” at Varanasi, India (coordinates 25.3109° N, 83.0107° E).
SketchMap Atlas“Benares” was drawn by Edward Lear in 1873 at Varanasi, India. It is a watercolour work shown on SketchMap Atlas at the place where it was made.
Temples and the steps of the ghats above the Ganges: a watercolour from Lear’s journey to India.
| Artist | Edward Lear |
|---|---|
| Year | 1873 |
| Place | Varanasi, India |
| Coordinates | 25.3109° N, 83.0107° E |
| Technique | watercolour |
| Licence | Public domain |
| Source | Wikimedia Commons |
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Edward Lear drew “Benares” at Varanasi, India (coordinates 25.3109° N, 83.0107° E).
“Benares” by Edward Lear dates from 1873.
It is a watercolour work.
The image is marked “Public domain” and comes from Wikimedia Commons. See the source link for the exact terms.
