Famagusta
Creator:
Avedissian, Orig
Date:
1937
Medium:
Inscriptions:
Inscribed in upper right recto: Famagusta 1937; Inscribed on verso: Avedissian-Armenian photographer artist c. 1957 bought from Cairo
Description:
Orig Avedissian belongs to the Armenian family of the Avedissian photographers who lived in Cyprus in the early part of the 20th century. The artist presents a front elevation of the church of St Nicholas of the Greeks. It is interesting to note that in 1937 both steeples were standing to a certain height. Presently, the left steeple is totally destroyed while the one on the right is about to collapse.
Dimensions:
16 x 14 cm
Signature(s):
Signed in lower right recto: O. Avedissian
Identifier:
PNT-00570
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Rights Holder:
© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation
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