'Cafe and mosque near the North Gate, Bagdad.' Photographer: Wilfrid Malleson
Date:
1906/1906
Description:
Abstract: Genre/Subject MatterView of a café and mosque near the North Gate, Baghdad. A large ornate dome and minaret are visible in the background right and left of centre. On either side of a tree at centre groups of men, seated and standing, look towards the camera. Two children stand in the roadway at left, also looking towards the camera.The buildings in the background are two-storeyed modern structures, surrounded by neat fences.InscriptionsInk, below image: 'Cafe and mosque near the North Gate, Bagdad.'Physical description: Dimensions:184 x 148 mmCondition:The print is in good condition with minor surface dirt throughout. At least three partial fingerprints originate in the printing process.Foliation:‘38’