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Regular infantryman in the Algerian resistance army of Emir Abdelkader, in the struggle against French colonialism
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Regular infantryman in the Algerian resistance army of Emir Abdelkader, in the struggle against French colonialism
6339064 Regular infantryman in the Algerian resistance army of Emir Abdelkader, in the struggle against French colonialism by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Regular infantryman in the Algerian resistance army of Emir Abdelkader, in the struggle against French colonialism. In fez, jacket with hood, culottes, armed with sword and musket. Fantassin regulier d Abdel-Kader, Algerie. Handcoloured woodcut by from Auguste Wahlens Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, (Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World) Librairie Historique-Artistique, Brussels, 1845. Wahlen was the pseudonym of Jean-Francois-Nicolas Loumyer (1801-1875), a writer and archivist with the Heraldic Department of Belgium.); © Florilegius
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This print showcases a regular infantryman in the Algerian resistance army of Emir Abdelkader during the struggle against French colonialism. The image, created by the Belgian School in the 19th century, depicts a warrior dressed in traditional attire, wearing a fez and a jacket with a hood. With culottes as his lower garment, he is armed with both a sword and musket, symbolizing his readiness to defend his homeland. The handcoloured woodcut was part of Auguste Wahlens' renowned work "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde" (Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World). Wahlens was actually Jean-Francois-Nicolas Loumyer under pseudonym—a writer and archivist from Belgium's Heraldic Department. This powerful depiction not only captures the essence of an individual soldier but also represents the larger struggle against French colonialism that engulfed Algeria at that time. Emir Abdelkader himself was an influential religious and military leader who played a significant role in leading this resistance movement. The vibrant colors used in this woodcut bring life to every detail—showcasing not just clothing but also providing insight into Algerian culture and lifestyle during this period. This historic image serves as both an artistic representation and historical documentation of one man's dedication to defending his nation against foreign occupation.
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