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Kora

Print
1950-1960
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This landscape scene depicts a small settlement identified as 'Kora' - possibly a view of Koy Sanjaq, also known as Koya, in Iraqi Kurdistan. It is one of 13 prints made by Archibald Ross-Thomas, Director of the British Institute at Mosul.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleKora (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph after original woodcut.
Brief description
'Kora'. Lithograph after Archibald Ross-Thomas, c.1950-60
Physical description
Monochrome landscape scene, depicting a village atop a small hill or mound, with bare trees in the foreground. Signed 'A. Ross-Thomas'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.8cm
  • Width: 20.9cm
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 landscape scene depicts a small settlement identified as 'Kora' - possibly a view of Koy Sanjaq, also known as Koya, in Iraqi Kurdistan. It is one of 13 prints made by Archibald Ross-Thomas, Director of the British Institute at Mosul.
Collection
Accession number
E.20-2016

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Record createdDecember 10, 2015
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