| Accession Number | ART03605.006.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | backing sheet: 45.5 x 28.8 cm; image: 13 x 8.8 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Place made | Egypt |
| Date made | c. 1914 - 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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Poultry seller
Description
Depicts an Egyptian man walking in profile, balancing a wire cage of poultry on his head with a turkey perched atop the cage. This is one of a series of drawings Benson did entitled 'Some Egyptian Types'.