'The Tigris at Mosul'
Print
1950 - 1960
1950 - 1960
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This view of the river Tigris as it flows through the city of Mosul was taken by Archibald Ross-Thomas, the director of the British Institute at Mosul. Traditional Iraqi buildings are visible on the riverbank. The original image would have been a woodcut, which has then been reproduced as a lithograph.
Object details
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| Title | 'The Tigris at Mosul' (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | This is a lithograph after an original woodcut. |
| Brief description | 'The Tigris at Mosul'. Lithograph after Archibald Ross-Thomas, c. 1950-60 |
| Physical description | Monochrome scene of the river Tigris, with buildings on the right-hand riverbank and small boats. 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 view of the river Tigris as it flows through the city of Mosul was taken by Archibald Ross-Thomas, the director of the British Institute at Mosul. Traditional Iraqi buildings are visible on the riverbank. The original image would have been a woodcut, which has then been reproduced as a lithograph. |
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| Accession number | E.30-2016 |
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| Record created | December 10, 2015 |
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