Field photograph·Csn3044·1927–31

Morphou Bay from Soli

Hillside view over a bay from Soli, with a large tree in the foreground, low hills across the water and clouds above — Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, Csn3044. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A large tree with spreading branches fills the right foreground, above low scrub and rough ground. Beyond, the land falls to a flat, tree-dotted valley and then a band of calm sea, with hills rising on the far shore under a sky with cumulus clouds. A printed text strip is mounted along the lower left edge of the photograph.

English

MORPHOU BAY FROM SOLI. Moira Gillespie. "A very pleasant valley, having a prospect over the sea as far as Cilicia… Here are very beautiful hills, and pleasant and delightful valleys, always resounding with the melodious singing of birds. Here are warm sun, shady groves, dewy herbs, green grass, and soft downy meadows to lie down and rest upon." Martin von Baumgarten - 1508 (Travels)

Type: Field photograph
Number: Csn3044
Date: 1927–31 (Soli, both campaigns (theatre 1927, Cholades 1930-31): between October 1927 and February 1931)
Photographer: John Lindros
Site: Soli
Excavation: Soli: the Swedish Cyprus Expedition (1927–1931)
Holder's label: Soli Topographi etc. MORPHOU BAY FROM SOLI Moira Gillespie "A very pleasant valley, having a prospect over the sea as far as Cilicia… Here are very beautiful hills, and pleasant and delightful valleys, always resounding with the melodious singing of birds. Here are warm sun, shady groves, dewy herbs, green grass, and soft downy meadows to lie down and rest upon." Martin von Baumgarten - 1508 (Travels)
Materials: black-and-white print
Keywords: clouds, tree, mountain
Held by: Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm
Licence: Public domain (CC0)

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