diff --git a/gfxlcd/driver/ili9325/ili9325.py b/gfxlcd/driver/ili9325/ili9325.py
index 27562b5..cf37742 100644
--- a/gfxlcd/driver/ili9325/ili9325.py
+++ b/gfxlcd/driver/ili9325/ili9325.py
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@ class ILI9325(Area, Chip):
     def __init__(self, width, height, driver):
         Chip.__init__(self, width, height, driver, True)
         Area.__init__(self, driver)
-        self.rotation = 0
 
     def _converted_background_color(self):
         """color from 8-8-8 to 5-6-5"""