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Goats Resting above a River Gorge (Narni, Italy), by Edward Lear, 1884

Goats Resting above a River Gorge (Narni, Italy)

Edward Lear

1884

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

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Overview

Goats Resting above a River Gorge (Narni, Italy) is a 1884 by Edward Lear, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Edward Lear
When & what style?
1884 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting is titled Goats Resting above a River Gorge. It was created by Edward Lear in the late 19th century, a time when artists were exploring new ways to depict the natural world. Lear's work often featured landscapes and animals, showing his interest in the world around him. You can learn more about this style by looking into Impressionism.

About the artist

Portrait of Edward Lear
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 he never used.

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