Bridge with Mountains in the Distance (Ventimiglia) 1884 - 1885

Edward Lear's "Bridge with Mountains in the Distance (Ventimiglia)" is a small-scale, atmospheric wash drawing created in 1884-1885. Lear, known for his whimsical nonsense verses, was also a skilled landscape artist. This drawing, rendered in gray washes, depicts a stone bridge with a view of the Italian town of Ventimiglia and distant mountains. The use of minimal detail and soft tones creates a sense of peaceful tranquility in this delicate yet evocative work.