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Framed Print : French legionnaire colonial soldiers resting in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910
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French legionnaire colonial soldiers resting in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910
5305157 French legionnaire colonial soldiers resting in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldiers resting in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38514406
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1910 Algeria Foreign Legion French Empire Legionnaire Sidi Bel Abbes
18"x14" Modern Frame
Transport yourself back in time with this captivating framed print of French legionnaire colonial soldiers resting in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. A stunning piece from Fine Art Finder that will add a touch of history to any room.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in history when French legionnaire colonial soldiers found respite in the exotic landscape of Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. The year is 1910, and these brave men are part of the renowned French Foreign Legion, serving their country in far-flung corners of the world.
As they rest under the shade of palm trees, one can almost feel the heat of the North African sun beating down on them. Their uniforms are crisp and well-worn, a testament to their dedication and service to France's colonial empire. The postcard serves as a window into a bygone era when European powers sought to expand their influence across continents.
The soldiers' expressions are a mix of weariness and determination, reflecting the hardships they endure in this unfamiliar land. Yet there is also camaraderie among them, forged through shared experiences on distant battlefields.
In the background, Sidi Bel Abbes looms large - a symbol of French dominance over Algeria at that time. The architecture hints at centuries of cultural exchange between Europe and Africa, with intricate details that speak to a complex history.
This image is not just a snapshot from the past; it is a reminder of the human cost of imperialism and colonization. It prompts us to reflect on how we remember and reckon with our collective past as we move forward into an uncertain future.
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