Arabian Peninsula
Subject
Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Scope Note: Home to Minaean and Sabaean kingdoms 1000 BCE; held by Assyrians, Hebrews, Romans, and Persians; home to Semitic tribes until Mohammed initiated consolidation 7th century; ruled by Mamelukes and Ottomans; resistance to Turks 18-19th centuries; modern states born 1930s.
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Views of the Holy Land: Color Lithographs by David Roberts and Louis Haghe, June 27-July 29, 1956
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Abstract
Arranged by the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of 50 lithographs by nineteenth century Scottish artist David Roberts and Belgian artist Louis Haghe depicting the landscapes and religious monuments to Christianity. Shown at the San Francisco Public Library. The exhibition records span six folders.
Dates:
June 27-July 29, 1956