An original 1852 graphite drawing, Isabella Foster, Medinet Habu, Luxor, Egypt.A beautiful drawing in graphite, grey wash and white bodycolour. A Western man appears to be sketching or writing in the foreground of the ruins.This picture forms part of a collection of works that we have for sale by Isabella Foster (fl.1830s–1860s) comprising drawings sketched during a trip to the Holy Land in 1851–2.On cream wove paper laid down on backing paper.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: Inscribed lower right. Dated: Dated lower right. Height: 12.7cm (5″) Width: 18.1cm (7.1″) Condition: In good condition for its age. The picture may have minor imperfections such as slight marks, toning, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail.There are historic adhesive marks and/or paper remnants to the corners on the verso, from previous mounting, which have caused some toning to the corners on the front. Presented: Unframed.