3 0 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 21cm
Description
View of dunes in Al Dhafra sands of the Rub' al Khali, taken during Wilfred Thesiger's journey to Baynunah. In the right foreground the edges of two dunes meet in a depression between the dunes. The lee slope of the dune on the left is made up of light sand, while the wind-facing slope of the dune on the right is made up of darker, heavier sand. A few clumps of vegetation grow in the depression between the two dunes. This image was taken during Wilfred Thesiger's journey from Al Ain to Liwa oasis, Al Dhafra and Baynunah sands in November and December 1948.
Due to the nature of these images, prints will reproduce any signs of age, wear or damage that occurred before they were archived by the Pitt Rivers Museum.
Due to the nature of these images, prints will reproduce any signs of age, wear or damage that occurred before they were archived by the Pitt Rivers Museum.
Image Details
Accession Number
2004.130.22063.1
Format
Film Negative 35mm
Country
United Arab Emirates
Region
Abu Dhabi Emirate; Al Gharbia Region; Al Dhafra
Photographer
Wilfred Patrick Thesiger
Date
November 30 - December 4, 1948
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