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A pencil drawing of three soldiers talking with a local in front of the Giza complex. There are more soldiers and locals pictured in the background. The Sphinx is seen as the closest landmark to the scene with the pyramids in the far background.…

A blue pencil sketch of six men eating while seated on mats. Five sit relatively close while one is more on his own. 1944-08-18

A pencil sketch of a beggar on the corner of a street within view of the Hotel Extadey. Two soldiers look down at him while another leans on a sign. One local is drawn with more detail in the foreground but most in the background are roughly drawn. A…

A blue pencil drawing of the local mosque with a single tree in front of it. Nine people are pictured along with the surrounding streets and buildings. The closest person is a woman walking while holding her child. The mosque pictured is located near…

A pencil drawing of a farmer using an ox to drive farm equipment. The Pyramids are visible in the far background. 1944-09-13

A pencil sketch of a young Egyptian newspaper crier selling his wares near Hotel Extadey. Many locals are depicted in the background along with soldiers mixed in. Also included are a patisserie and a hotel. 1944-09-15

A pencil drawing of local barbers selling their services in the street. Their patrons sit on the ground across from them and one man receives a shave. More locals are depicted in the background. 1944-09-22

A pencil drawing of a man selling sweet potatoes to at least three other people. One woman in line carries a basket on her head. The sweet potatoes are contained in his cart which doubles as his stall. Cookware is visible, implying he cooks to order.…

A blue pencil drawing of a local Mosque. Drawn from a greater distance, only rough figures populate the foreground of the mosque. Trees line the streets, and the mosque stands at a split in the road with a single tree in front. 1944-10-01

A pencil drawing of three soldiers and one local with his children standing in front of an ancient broken statue lying down. The background features an abundance of trees with nothing else visible. The statue appears to be one of the pharaohs, but…

A pencil drawing of a local using his whetstone to sharpen a blade. The man is depicted in a public square with crowds of people in the background framed by buildings of the city. 1944-10-15

A detailed pencil drawing of the artist's room. Primarily featuring his bed along with posters of women on the wall. His bed sits in front of a large window which is open to darkness beyond. He has his own sink as well as a desk. 1944-10-15