Ismail Shammout (Palestinian, 1930-2006) Thirst (from the Tall Al Zaatar series)
signed in Arabic; dated and inscribed ’76 DDR’ (lower right)
watercolour, ink and graphite on paper
39 1/3 x 29 ½ in. (100 x 75cm.)
Executed in 1976
Ismail Shammout (Palestinian, 1930-2006) Thirst (from the Tall Al Zaatar series)
signed in Arabic; dated and inscribed ’76 DDR’ (lower right)
watercolour, ink and graphite on paper
39 1/3 x 29 ½ in. (100 x 75cm.)
Executed in 1976
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner.
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