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North East Africa Collection (#3)

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Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Battle in Sahara, 1900

Battle in Sahara, 1900
7143097 Battle in Sahara, 1900 by Belon, Jose (d.1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. Algeria. Battle between french troops and tuaregs near In Salah, Sahara)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Bold shot of the Gondarini hand (colour litho)

Bold shot of the Gondarini hand (colour litho)
2778605 Bold shot of the Gondarini hand (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bold coup de mano by the Gondarini)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: A surprise for the Arabs in Tripolitania (colour litho)

A surprise for the Arabs in Tripolitania (colour litho)
2808772 A surprise for the Arabs in Tripolitania (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A surprise for the Arabs in Tripolitania)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The battle of Cars-el-Leben of the 17 Corr, Arabs surrendering, and taken prisoner beg

The battle of Cars-el-Leben of the 17 Corr, Arabs surrendering, and taken prisoner beg... (colour litho)
2808517 The battle of Cars-el-Leben of the 17 Corr, Arabs surrendering, and taken prisoner beg... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Anti-Italian violence in Benghazi, officers of an Italian steamer attacked in Tripolitania

Anti-Italian violence in Benghazi, officers of an Italian steamer attacked in Tripolitania... (colour litho)
2815218 Anti-Italian violence in Benghazi, officers of an Italian steamer attacked in Tripolitania... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: French victory in the Sahara, a scene of combat in the desert between the army and the Tuareg rebels

French victory in the Sahara, a scene of combat in the desert between the army and the Tuareg rebels
LSE4326965 French victory in the Sahara, a scene of combat in the desert between the army and the Tuareg rebels, before the capture of In Salah, a nevralgic refuelling centre for the rebels

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: After the battle of Zanzur, Gen Frugoni with other senior officers visits the conquered

After the battle of Zanzur, Gen Frugoni with other senior officers visits the conquered... (colour litho)
2808489 After the battle of Zanzur, Gen Frugoni with other senior officers visits the conquered... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: An abominable crime at Duveyrier, southern Algeria (colour litho)

An abominable crime at Duveyrier, southern Algeria (colour litho)
2782246 An abominable crime at Duveyrier, southern Algeria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An abominable crime at Duveyrier, southern Algeria)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The victorious operations in Tripolitania (colour litho)

The victorious operations in Tripolitania (colour litho)
2809179 The victorious operations in Tripolitania (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The victorious operations in Tripolitania)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: New offensive means of war, effects of bombs dropped by an Italian military aviator

New offensive means of war, effects of bombs dropped by an Italian military aviator on the... (colour litho)
2815491 New offensive means of war, effects of bombs dropped by an Italian military aviator on the... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The end of a brigand in Algeria (colour litho)

The end of a brigand in Algeria (colour litho)
2818231 The end of a brigand in Algeria (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The end of a brigand in Algeria)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Isis - in 'Lady of Renown'by Boccaccio

Isis - in "Lady of Renown"by Boccaccio
LSE4088401 Isis - in " Lady of Renown" by Boccaccio. by Boccaccio, Giovanni (1313-75); Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The war on Morocco, the rebels, led by a red Caid, hang up the exterminated Casa Blanca

The war on Morocco, the rebels, led by a red Caid, hang up the exterminated Casa Blanca... (colour litho)
2815040 The war on Morocco, the rebels, led by a red Caid, hang up the exterminated Casa Blanca... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The war on Morocco)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: An episode of value around a Corporal of the Cavalry Lodi who fell, wounded and stripped by

An episode of value around a Corporal of the Cavalry Lodi who fell, wounded and stripped by... (colour litho)
2808496 An episode of value around a Corporal of the Cavalry Lodi who fell, wounded and stripped by... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: An episode of the Battle of Zanzur, Arabs caught in a cave where, safe... (colour litho)

An episode of the Battle of Zanzur, Arabs caught in a cave where, safe... (colour litho)
2808490 An episode of the Battle of Zanzur, Arabs caught in a cave where, safe... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An episode of the Battle of Zanzur)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The first war enterprise of the Ascars in Tripolitania, arrest of Arab soldiers in a place

The first war enterprise of the Ascars in Tripolitania, arrest of Arab soldiers in a place... (colour litho)
2808457 The first war enterprise of the Ascars in Tripolitania, arrest of Arab soldiers in a place... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Bravery of French administrator in Algeria (colour litho)

Bravery of French administrator in Algeria (colour litho)
2795555 Bravery of French administrator in Algeria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bravery of French administrator in Algeria)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Riots in Algiers (colour litho)

Riots in Algiers (colour litho)
2818835 Riots in Algiers (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riots in Algiers)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Revolt in Algeria (colour litho)

Revolt in Algeria (colour litho)
2782199 Revolt in Algeria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolt in Algeria. Pillaging of the village of Margueritte)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The Revolt of Cairo, c. 1810 (oil and ink on paper, laid down on canvas)

The Revolt of Cairo, c. 1810 (oil and ink on paper, laid down on canvas)
2970904 The Revolt of Cairo, c.1810 (oil and ink on paper, laid down on canvas) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824); 30.8x45.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Olive oil in Tunisia. (Illustration, circa 1930)

Olive oil in Tunisia. (Illustration, circa 1930)
5975912 Olive oil in Tunisia. (Illustration, circa 1930) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Power supply. Woman pouring olive oil in Tunisia)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Soldier of the Spahi Regiment of Algiers (colour litho)

Soldier of the Spahi Regiment of Algiers (colour litho)
1731033 Soldier of the Spahi Regiment of Algiers (colour litho) by Caran D Ache, Emmanuel Poire (1858-1909); (add.info.: Spahis (French pronunciation)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The Carthaginians: Lion Hunt, 1866 (coloured engraving)

The Carthaginians: Lion Hunt, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702513 The Carthaginians: Lion Hunt, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Breville dit JOB (1858-1931) - Hussard during the Egyptian Campaign

Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Breville dit JOB (1858-1931) - Hussard during the Egyptian Campaign (1798-1801)
JLJ4641535 Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Breville dit JOB (1858-1931) - Hussard during the Egyptian Campaign (1798-1801) under Napoleon Bonaparte, Private Collection by Job

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Capture of the Tripoli by the Enterprise, 1806-12 (oil on canvas)

Capture of the Tripoli by the Enterprise, 1806-12 (oil on canvas)
5861613 Capture of the Tripoli by the Enterprise, 1806-12 (oil on canvas) by Birch, Thomas (1779-1851); 45.1--65.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Thomas Birch (1779-1851))

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Roland Garros flying over Algeria (b / w photo)

Roland Garros flying over Algeria (b / w photo)
1730989 Roland Garros flying over Algeria (b/w photo) by French Photographer; (add.info.: Eugene Adrien Roland Georges Garros (6 October 1888 - 5 October 1918)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The Great Sphinx of Giza (watercolour)

The Great Sphinx of Giza (watercolour)
544820 The Great Sphinx of Giza (watercolour) by Prisse d Avennes, Emile (1807-79); (add.info.: Watercolour. Emile Prisse d Avennes (1807-1879) French architect, engineer and orientalist

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Olive oil in Tunisia. (Illustration, circa 1930)

Olive oil in Tunisia. (Illustration, circa 1930)
5975911 Olive oil in Tunisia. (Illustration, circa 1930) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Power supply. Woman pouring olive oil in Tunisia)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The Great Sphinx and Pyramids at Gizeh (watercolour)

The Great Sphinx and Pyramids at Gizeh (watercolour)
542659 The Great Sphinx and Pyramids at Gizeh (watercolour) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); (add.info.: David Roberts (1796-1864) British (Scottish) artist. Watercolour.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The Sphinx with Pyramids in the background, 1852 (b / w photo)

The Sphinx with Pyramids in the background, 1852 (b / w photo)
544856 The Sphinx with Pyramids in the background, 1852 (b/w photo) by Du Camp, Maxime (1822-94); (add.info.: Giza, Egypt)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Children Playing in Street, Algeria, c. 1960 (photo)

Children Playing in Street, Algeria, c. 1960 (photo)
1730104 Children Playing in Street, Algeria, c.1960 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Children playing in street, Algeria, 60 s)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The Circular Mausoleum in Tipasa (Tipaza), Algeria, 1959 (photo)

The Circular Mausoleum in Tipasa (Tipaza), Algeria, 1959 (photo)
1730054 The Circular Mausoleum in Tipasa (Tipaza), Algeria, 1959 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The circular mausoleum in Tipasa (Tipaza), Algeria, 1959)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Illustration for Aida, opera by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century

Illustration for Aida, opera by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century
LRI4628131 Illustration for Aida, opera by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century by Crosio, Luigi (1835-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Government Square, Algiers, 1920 (photo)

Government Square, Algiers, 1920 (photo)
1729648 Government Square, Algiers, 1920 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Algiers the government square 1920)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Bresson Square and Theatre, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo)

Bresson Square and Theatre, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo)
1729646 Bresson Square and Theatre, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 : Bresson square and theatre)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Bresson Square, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo)

Bresson Square, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo)
1729645 Bresson Square, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Alger, Algerie, c. 1900 : place Bresson Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 : Bresson square)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Sonnecken & Co. Depot of Photographic Articles, 1898 (Lithography)

Sonnecken & Co. Depot of Photographic Articles, 1898 (Lithography)
398364 Sonnecken & Co. Depot of Photographic Articles, 1898 (Lithography) by Winckel, Richard (1870-1941); JMK Archiv, Bremen

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Radioteleographists of the Engineers, Morocco, 1911 (b / w photo)

Radioteleographists of the Engineers, Morocco, 1911 (b / w photo)
1730086 Radioteleographists of the Engineers, Morocco, 1911 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Morocco)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Muhammad Ali, also called Mehmed Ali. Portrait

Muhammad Ali, also called Mehmed Ali. Portrait
7261205 Muhammad Ali, also called Mehmed Ali. Portrait. by Adam, Victor (1801-66) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muhammad Ali, also called Mehmed Ali, 1769-1849)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: A Dispute in Cairo, 1844-91 (Watercolour)

A Dispute in Cairo, 1844-91 (Watercolour)
7261450 A Dispute in Cairo, 1844-91 (Watercolour) by Robertson, Charles (1844-91); 17.5x24 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: A Dispute in Cairo)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Thoth, Lord of Writing, 1878 (litho)

Thoth, Lord of Writing, 1878 (litho)
7261018 Thoth, Lord of Writing, 1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); UIG

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Depiction of god Thoth (Ibis-headed), in the Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt. 1292-1189 BC (stone)

Depiction of god Thoth (Ibis-headed), in the Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt. 1292-1189 BC (stone)
7261017 Depiction of god Thoth (Ibis-headed), in the Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt. 1292-1189 BC (stone) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Temple of Seti I, Abydos

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Cleopatra VII Philopator. Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt

Cleopatra VII Philopator. Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
7261236 Cleopatra VII Philopator. Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. by Piloty, Karl Theodor von (1826-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra VII Philopator, 69 BC-30 BC)




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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of North East Africa" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of North East Africa, where history and culture intertwine to create a tapestry of enchantment. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the serene oases in the desert, this region is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Step back in time as you stroll along an old street in Cairo, its vibrant colors captured beautifully in a lithograph. Feel the essence of Algerian life as you witness an Algerian girl gracefully carrying a jug near an oasis, depicted with delicate watercolors by Louis Ernest Lessieux. Delve into Abyssinian traditions through an engraving showcasing a woman adorned with intricate patterns and symbols. Explore further into French influence with letters dedicated to "Kabyles, " providing glimpses into their unique identity within Alphabet francais. Marvel at historical events immortalized on canvas; from Cleopatra's dramatic flight from the Battle of Actium to the triumphant entry of French forces into Algiers. These oil paintings transport us through time, allowing us to relive significant moments that shaped this region's destiny. Journey deeper into history with engravings depicting both invasion and liberation - The Invasion of Algiers marking July 1830 as a turning point for Algeria's fate. North East Africa beckons explorers seeking cultural immersion and historical enlightenment. It invites you to uncover its hidden gems, whether it be admiring magnificent mosques or tracing ancient footsteps along its storied landscapes. Come experience North East Africa - where past meets present and every corner holds tales untold.