The Sphinx from Plugge's Plateau

The high ridge of the Sphinx, a sharp spur, dominates the scene. Hampered by poor weather, George Lambert painted this work in three sessions. On 18-21 February 1919 he wrote: "Two fair days out of four the daily programme being a ride or walk out in the mornings to a position on Plugge's Plateau which commands a fine view of the 'Sphinx' and a razor edged neck of sandy clay ridge which runs up to Russell's Top a plateau which on the sea side ends at the Sphinx and on the landward side goes on & up to the Neck [sic]. In this morning's posse I sit perched up on the edge of what you would call a precipice and wait for the sun to shine & occasionally getting in a dash now and again."