The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
In this scene, three Turkish prisoners sit on the ground with their legs crossed. All have moustaches and are wearing Fezzes, with the centre figure smoking a cigar. Turkish prisoners in Egypt lived under the best conditions of any prisoners during World War 1. This was a result of the mildness of the climate and the comparative liberal supplies of food, clothing and medical care. They were free to wear their national dress. The only labour they were obliged to do was in maintenance of the camp. Lambert made a number of images of Turks and Arabs during his period as a war artist.
Depicts a portrait of a Turkish prisoner wearing a hat with tassel, long moustache and Turkish shirt. Turkish prisoners in Egypt, lived under perhaps the best conditions of any prisoners during the Fi
Columns of Turkish prisoners are escorted by British and Indian troops. These prisoners were captured at Khan Baghdadiya (on the Euphrates) 26 March 1918. There are scenes of prisoners preparing foo
Depicts a sketch of six Turkish prisoners, wearing fezzes, two seated and sewing, three in the background, and one standing. A Red Cross report in 1917 stated that Turkish Prisoners were not forced to
Depicts a half-length study of two Turkish prisoners with moustaches and wearing aprons who stand while they repair boots (turned towards the right of the image). The nearer prisoner has an embroidere
A soldier on guard, equipped with rifle, outside a tent housing prisoners. Rae has shown the typical bell tents used by the British Army. The front tent, brilliantly lit with a red warm glow and with
Lambert painted this watercolour in mid March 1918 when he visited Magdhaba. Using the available shade at midday, George Lambert painted this from the hospital window opposite the Turkish buildings. T
