Summer Encampment of the British Government of Cyprus on Mount Troodos (Olympus)
Creator:
Unknown
Date:
1879
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Inscriptions:
Inscribed in lower centre recto: 1. Head-Quarters Tents of Major-General Biddulph, C.B, High Commissioner, and staff, 2. Camp of the 20th Regiment, Tents of Paymaster and Post-Office; Roman Catholic Chapel Tents; Priest’s Tent; Royal Engineer’s Camp; Photographer’s Studio and Tents; Theatre of the 20th Regiment; Band of Royal Engineer. Summer Encampment of the British Government of Cyprus on Mount Troodos (Olympus).-See page 366
Description:
The British moved to Mount Troodos for the summer months in order to avoid the heat of the plains. Both administration and military camped under the pine trees near the highest peak of Olympus. Eight sketches commemorate life in the camps of Troodos, including representations of the Roman Catholic chapel tent and the priest’s tent. The camp of the Royal Engineers of the 20th Regiment and the tents of the Post Office and Post Master as well as the Photographer’s Studio are exhibited. Life in the camp included entertainment provided by the band of Royal Engineers, seen in sketch 8, and most interestingly, by theatre productions. A theatre tent is surmounted by the emblem of a sphinx with ‘Egypt’ written under it. Nine actors, all members of the Regiment, participate in a play dressed as men and women. All sketches include the characteristic trees of Troodos with their branches leaning towards the ground and having no tips.
Dimensions:
34 x 22 cm
Signature(s):
Unsigned
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Identifier:
PNT-00235
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Rights Holder:
© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation
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