Lot 429: Leander Russ (1809 - 1864), A group of four

Leander Russ (1809 - 1864), A group of four watercolours, including three Nile views and one Egyptian village scene, all unframed, average size 14.5 x 25 cm, (4).

Leander Russ (1809 - 1864). These drawings and watercolours were executed during a tour of the Middle East between 1838 and 1842. Russ intended to publish and illustrated account of his travels and this collection includes a projected title page but the account was never published.