Corfu from Ascension by Edward Lear. A panoramic landscape featuring a shepherd and flock of sheep in a sun-dappled olive grove overlooking the coastal fortress of Corfu and distant snow-capped mountains.

Corfu from Ascension

Edward Lear

1862 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A luminous 19th-century panoramic landscape capturing the golden light and idyllic atmosphere of Corfu.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Dining Room
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft gray, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Created in 1862 by the acclaimed artist Edward Lear, this oil on canvas captures a breathtaking vista of Corfu from the heights of Ascension. The composition masterfully balances a detailed foreground of gnarled olive trees and grazing sheep with a serene midground of calm waters and the Old Fortress, all set against a backdrop of distant, majestic mountains. Lear's skillful use of light evokes a sense of timeless Mediterranean tranquility.

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