Emeric Essex Vidal (British, 1791-1861)
View of the Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
signed with initials 'E.E.V.' (verso),
watercolour over traces of pencil
25.7 x 32.5cm (10 1/8 x 12 13/16in).
Saleroom notices
- The current lot depicts Chacara do Largo dos Leoes (this area is still called Largo dos Leões today), in the Botafogo neighbourhood, and is probably a depiction of Chácara dos Lírios.