'Down current all. Jany. 1. 1867. 10.A.M. (7)'

The page is covered with studies of various Egyptian craft, including dahabeeyahs and gyassis. Some vessels are portrayed individually on a stretch of calm, reflecting water. In the middle of the sheet Lear has captured a scene from the river with the Pyramids at Giza in the background.

Object Details

ID: PAD9113
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lear, Edward
Date made: 1 January 1867
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 141 mm x 124 mm