Ceylon scenery (Edward Lear)
Edward Lear (1812–1888) made Ceylon scenery.
Ceylon scenery, in brief
- Title
- Ceylon scenery
- Artist
- Edward Lear (1812–1888)
- Artist born in
- Highgate, United Kingdom
- Subject
- scenes
High-resolution images of Ceylon scenery
Edward Lear, Ceylon scenery. Public domain.
Questions on Ceylon scenery, answered
What subjects appear in "Ceylon scenery" by Edward Lear?
The subjects of "Ceylon scenery" are scenes.
Is "Ceylon scenery" by Edward Lear in the public domain?
The copyright answer for "Ceylon scenery" by Edward Lear: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Who created "Ceylon scenery"?
"Ceylon scenery" was created by Edward Lear. The information on this page describes Edward Lear's original work.
What explains the copyright situation of "Ceylon scenery" by Edward Lear?
The copyright status of "Ceylon scenery" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1888.
About the artist, Edward Lear
1812–1888, United Kingdom
Edward Lear
A Life Painted in Nonsense and Light Edward Lear, a name synonymous with whimsical verse and delightfully peculiar illustrations, was far more than the purveyor of limericks and fantastical creatures that often define his legacy. Born in 1812 in Holloway, North London, into a family teeming with twenty-one children, Lear’s early life was marked by both financial instability and a burgeoning artistic talent. His father, Jeremiah Lear, faced hardship after the Napoleonic Wars, forcing young Edward to begin earning a living through his drawings at the tender age of fifteen. This necessity, however, ignited a lifelong passion that would see him traverse continents and capture the world in vibrant hues and playful lines.