Eclectus Roratus Polychloros — Edward Lear | DiscoverArt

Eclectus Roratus Polychloros

ca. 1830–32

Watercolor and gouache (bodycolor) over graphite or chalk

55.7 × 37.5 cm (21.9 × 14.8 in)

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