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A pencil sketch of a woman on the streets of Egypt carrying a child. Two sketch attempts compliment the mostly finished centerpiece which features a woman wearing a Niqab. Reminiscent of the woman from image 27 "The Mosque near HQ" which features a…

A pencil drawing of roughly six soldiers standing in front of a bar which serves Coca Cola. A sign above the bar reads "U.S. Army Forces Only" and a stack of Coca Cola boxes can be seen on the side. One man's shirt reads "Cairo Motor Pool".…

A pencil drawing of the metro station at the corner of Emil el Din and Fouad street. A large crowd of people is pictured with many locals and soldiers alike. There is also a tram pictured and the station building itself, a small building with…

A pencil drawing of room four with at least three occupants pictured. One man is shaving while another sleeps in a bed. The last man is shown in the background of the mirror. Some pictures hang on the wall along with clothes strewn about chairs. A…

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

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