| Place | Middle East: French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon, Lebanon, Beirut Tripoli Area, Djedeide |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART23887 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 38.1 x 43.1 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas |
| Maker |
Dargie, William |
| Place made | French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon: Lebanon, Beirut Tripoli Area, Djedeide, Syria |
| Date made | December 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Natives building anti-tank defences near Djeide
Description
Dargie noted, "To one observer, at least, the natives appeared to be in no urgent hurry to complete their job; but they undoubtedly look picturesque enough".