Old Pictorial Map of Iraq by Rifaat, 1956: Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Kirkuk oilfields, Ctesiphon Arch Size:50x50 inches (127x127cm) His hallmark is a serene

His hallmark is a serene orchestration of light and atmosphere

pigment-based inks to preserve the painting’s tonal depth and luminous color

renowned for his meticulous documentation in "Birds of America

it provides a delightful journey through time

Most of the towns and cities of Great Britain are visible on this map

Old Pictorial Map of Iraq by Rifaat, 1956: Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Kirkuk oilfields, Ctesiphon Arch Size:50x50 inches (127x127cm) His hallmark is a sereneA lyrical portrait of a nation at mid century, the Illustrated Map of Iraq (1956) by A. Karim Rifaat marries cartographic precision with exuberant pictorial art. Commissioned by the Baghdad Survey Press under the Development Board and Ministry of Development, it renders the whole of Iraqframed by Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Saudi Arabiain a vivid tapestry of landmarks, lifeways, and landscapes. Dual language labeling in Arabic and English makes the