1990, Madan in the Marshlands

Painting Description
Iraqi Madan man drinking from the water of the Marshlands

History
The Iraqi Marshlands, also known as the Mesopotamian Marshes, are a significant wetland ecosystem located in Southern Iraq and southwestern Iran. These marshes are formed by the Tigris and Euphrates river system and are considered one of the largest wetland areas in the Middle East. Historically, they covered an area of approximately 20,000 square kilometers, but extensive drainage efforts reduced them significantly, with only about 10% remaining intact by the early 2000s. The marshes have also been home to the Marsh Arabs, or Ma'dan, for over 5,000 years. This community has traditionally relied on the marshes for their way of life, including fishing and agriculture. However, in the 1990s, the marshes were heavily drained, leading to significant ecological damage and displacement of the Marsh Arabs.

Canvas Details
High-quality pine tree framed canvas comes with rubber pads on the back corners and wall mount that makes hanging the artwork hassle-free. What’s more, the frame gives the canvas a cool floating effect!

• Pine tree frame
• Frame thickness: 1.25″ (3.18 cm)
• Canvas fabric weight: 10.15 +/- 0.74 oz/yd² (344 g/m² +/- 25g/m²)
• Open back
• Comes with rubber pads on the back corners
• Hanging hardware attached

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