Corfu from Ascension

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"Corfu from Ascension" is an enchanting landscape painting by the British artist Edward Lear, famed not only for his literary nonsense but also for his profound skill as a landscape painter. This particular artwork offers a serene and detailed panorama of Corfu, a picturesque island off the coast of Greece, as seen from a high vantage point in the village of Ascension.The painting is bathed in the gentle light of what could be either early morning or late afternoon, casting a soft glow that accentuates the tranquil beauty of the scene. The foreground is dominated by rich, dense foliage, featuring twisted, olive-green trees that frame the view. A dirt path meanders through the trees, leading the eye to a small flock of sheep gently tended by a figure, possibly a shepherd. This inclusion of pastoral life adds a touch of quietude and rustic charm.Beyond the immediate lushness of the foreground, the eye travels across a calm expanse of water towards a striking view of the distant town. Architectural elements subtly emerge from the horizon, suggesting human habitation in harmony with the natural world. The background is graced with majestic mountain ranges, possibly the Albanian coast, which fade into the misty distance under a softly hued sky. This layering of natural elements with human touches creates a harmonious balance, reflecting Lear’s affection and awe for the landscape."Corfu from Ascension" is more than a mere depiction of a geographical location; it is Edward Lear's poetic expression rendered in paint, inviting viewers to linger within the peaceful embrace of Corfu’s scenic splendor.

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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.

His principal areas of work as an artist were threefold: as a draughtsman employed to make illustrations of birds and animals; making coloured drawings during his journeys, which he reworked later, sometimes as plates for his travel books; and as a (minor) illustrator of Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poems.

As an author, he is known principally for his popular nonsense collections of poems, songs, short stories, botanical drawings, recipes and alphabets. He also composed and published twelve musical settings of Tennyson's poetry.