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Qasr Ibrim, Nubia — Edward Lear, 1867

“Qasr Ibrim, Nubia” was drawn by Edward Lear in 1867 at Qasr Ibrim, Egypt. It is a watercolour work shown on SketchMap Atlas at the place where it was made.

Qasr Ibrim, Nubia by Edward Lear, 1867, drawn at Qasr Ibrim, Egypt
Qasr Ibrim, Nubia · 1867 · 📍 Qasr Ibrim, Egypt

A fortress on a rock above the Nile: Lear noted the time of day and colours on the sheet.

ArtistEdward Lear
Year1867
PlaceQasr Ibrim, Egypt
Coordinates22.6439° N, 32.0200° E
Techniquewatercolour
LicencePublic domain
SourceWikimedia Commons
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Edward Lear drew “Qasr Ibrim, Nubia” at Qasr Ibrim, Egypt (coordinates 22.6439° N, 32.0200° E).

When was “Qasr Ibrim, Nubia” made?

“Qasr Ibrim, Nubia” by Edward Lear dates from 1867.

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It is a watercolour work.

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