Zakho Bridge
Print
c.1950 - 1960
c.1950 - 1960
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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.
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Title | Zakho 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'. |
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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. |
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Accession number | E.29-2016 |
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Record created | December 10, 2015 |
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