Street scene at Gibraltar, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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Street scene at Gibraltar, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Street scene at Gibraltar, 1876. Engraving from a sketch by...a valued correspondent and amateur artist, Major W. O. Carlile, R.A...The drapery figures of Spanish women, and of Jews and Jewesses, may be here compared with those of the Moorish people. Gibraltar has many such picturesque contrasts and oddities of juxtaposition at the very gate of the Mediterranean, between our British seafaring or soldiering visitors and the nations of Southern Europe or Northern Africa'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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Gibraltar Hejab Hijab International Lamp Street Lamp Street Light Street Lighting Streetlighting Veil Veiled Veils Gibraltarian
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This engraving, hailing from the pages of the esteemed "Illustrated London News" in 1876, showcases a vibrant and eclectic street scene in Gibraltar. The creator of the original sketch is attributed to Major W. O. Carlile, R.A., a valued correspondent and amateur artist. Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory situated at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, is depicted as a melting pot of diverse cultures and traditions, with the juxtaposition of Spanish women, Jews and Jewesses, and military personnel from various nations. The women in this image are adorned in traditional attire, with some donning the hejab or hijab, adding an exotic allure to the scene. The men, both military and civilian, are shown in their respective uniforms and attire, reflecting their various nationalities and backgrounds. The street is illuminated by a solitary gas lamp, casting an ethereal glow over the bustling scene, as people go about their daily business at the very gateway to the Mediterranean. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of international life that existed in Gibraltar during the 19th century. The contrasts and oddities of juxtaposition are a testament to the unique blend of cultures and traditions that thrived in this strategic and historically significant location.
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