"The Seven Towers" I Series
Using a transparent wash, Walid Siti depicts the spiral minaret from the Great Mosque of Samarra, one of Iraq’s most important historic monuments. The structure is overlaid with a grid of crisscrossing marks that resemble a scaffolding or protective barrier. Like many of Siti’s works, this piece reflects a veneration for archaeological sites in his home country, coupled with a sense of regret for their destruction in modern times.
Artwork Details
- Title: "The Seven Towers" I Series
- Artist: Walid Siti (Iraqi, born Duhok, 1954)
- Date: 2013
- Geography: Country of Origin United Kingdom
- Medium: Graphite, colored crayon, and acrylic wash on paper
- Dimensions: H. 30 in. (76.2 cm)
W. 22 in. (55.9 cm) - Classification: Drawings
- Credit Line: Gift of Ipeknur and Shwan Ibrahim Taha, 2014
- Object Number: 2014.429
- Rights and Reproduction: © Walid Siti
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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