Basra- the Venice of the East Art.IWMART2429
Summary
Basra- the Venice of the East
image: a local Marsh Arab boat sails along a picturesque stretch of the Tigris River at Basra. Palm trees and lush vegetation grow on the right bank, whilst there are a series of squat, square buildings on the left bank, with other local boats moored before them.
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Date
1850 - 1900
Source
Imperial War Museums
Copyright info
Public Domain