‘DISTANT VIEW OF THE SNOW COVERED BAKHTIARI MOUNTAINS’
Scope & Content:
Representation of Bakhtiari [Bakhtiyārī] Mountains, central part of the Zargros Mountains, looking east, from Dizful [Dezful], in November 1890. The drawing is signed by Lieutenant William Daniel McSwiney, 7th Dragoon Guards.
Depiction of the river Ab-i-Diz [Rudkhaneh-ye Dez] ‘as it flows into the “Gorge” on the north side of the Kilah Shahid.’ Signed by Lieutenant William Daniel McSwiney, 7th Dragoon Guards.
A line drawing of a small town (Kimak) in a flat, semi-arid landscape. Human figures are depicted in front of the town. Beneath the drawing is the information: 'Exd. J. A. A. April 1894.; Topo. Dy. No. 778.; No. 462-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.
RECONNAISSANCES IN MESOPOTAMIA, KURDISTAN, NORTH-WEST PERSIA, AND LURISTAN FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER 1888.
Scope & Content:
Narrative report on surveys conducted in Mesopotamia [Iraq], north-west Persia [Iran] and Luristan [Lorestan]. The preface provides the following information: ‘The object was to explore various tracts of little known country through which roads lead north from the head of the Persian Gulf to th...
A drawing of the city of Dizful [Dezful], showing its bridge, part of the city beyond the bridge, and the road to Khushi Khana. Beneath the drawing is a note on the physical dimensions of the bridge. It is signed by Lieutenant William Daniel McSwiney, 7th Dragoon Guards, November 1890.
A line drawing of a distant fort, Burj-i-Sar-i-Band in Sistan province, Persia [Iran]. The fort stands in a grassy plain. In the foreground is a narrow canal. Beneath the sketch is the following information: Exd. J. A. A. April 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 780; No. 463-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.
A line drawing of a flat, grassy landscape. Depicted is a wide waterway, the Helmand River. By the river is a figure standing with a horse. Beneath the sketch is the following information: 'Exd. J. A. A. April 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 781.; No. 474-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.
A line drawing of what appears to be a ruined mosque with the fortified town of Kain [Qaen] in the background. Beneath the drawing is the information: 'Exd. J. A. A. April 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 779.; No. 475-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.