James Baillie Fraser (1783-1856), Kurds Skirmishing, 1822

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 GBP

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Description

Watercolour on paper

Pencil and watercolour on paper, pencil inscription on reverse in James Baillie Fraser's hand " No.5 Koords Skirmishing", and at lower left "not to be mounted"

Provenance

James Baillie Fraser (1783-1856)
By direct descent to Malcolm R. Fraser Esq

Catalogue Note

James Baillie Fraser travelled through Kurdistan towards the end of his homeward journey through Persia and the Caucasus. See introductory note on p.66-67 for further information about the artist.