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Zakho Bridge

Print
c.1950 - 1960
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This scene depicts the Pira Delal bridge over the river Khabur, in the town of Zakho in Iraqi Kurdistan. The bridge may date to the Roman era, and still stands today. A lone figure crosses the bridge, herding a goat or sheep. The print is a lithograph, taken from an original woodcut by Archibald Ross-Thomas, who was Director of the British Institute in Mosul.


Object details

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Object type
TitleZakho Bridge (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
This is a lithograph after an original woodcut.
Brief description
'Zakho Bridge'. Lithograph after Archibald Ross-Thomas, c. 1950-60
Physical description
Monochrome scene of the 'Pira Delal' bridge over the river Khabur, in Zahko. A figure crossing the bridge with an animal, possibly a goat or sheep, is visible. Signed 'A. Ross-Thomas'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.8cm
  • Width: 21.2cm
Credit line
Given by Chloe Gerhardt
Object history
This print was given by the artist to the donor's father, while the latter was stationed in Iraq on diplomatic duty.
Summary
This scene depicts the Pira Delal bridge over the river Khabur, in the town of Zakho in Iraqi Kurdistan. The bridge may date to the Roman era, and still stands today. A lone figure crosses the bridge, herding a goat or sheep. The print is a lithograph, taken from an original woodcut by Archibald Ross-Thomas, who was Director of the British Institute in Mosul.
Collection
Accession number
E.29-2016

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Record createdDecember 10, 2015
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