Edward Lear ( 1812 - 1888 ) was a British painter. Edward Lear s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 14502 USD for Edfu at sunset in 2003 to a remarkable record 818500 USD for Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, Sunrise in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.