Turkish Prisoners at work, Tent Repair Depot

In this scene, three Turkish prisoners sit on the ground with their legs crossed. All have moustaches and are wearing Fezzes, with the centre figure smoking a cigar. Turkish prisoners in Egypt lived under the best conditions of any prisoners during World War 1. This was a result of the mildness of the climate and the comparative liberal supplies of food, clothing and medical care. They were free to wear their national dress. The only labour they were obliged to do was in maintenance of the camp. Lambert made a number of images of Turks and Arabs during his period as a war artist.