Photographic Print : Leaving for Algeria
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Leaving for Algeria
A French family prepare to embark for Algeria - at this time, a French colony. Two servants accompany the family, as well as porters carrying their luggage
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Media ID 602430
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10122160
1888 Accompany Algeria Colony Embark Leaving Luggage Porters Prepare Servants
10"x8" Photo Print
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite "Leaving for Algeria" photographic print from Mary Evans Picture Library, available through Media Storehouse. This evocative image captures the moment a French family bids farewell to their homeland, preparing to embark on a new journey to Algeria, then a French colony. With two devoted servants and porters laden with their luggage, the scene is filled with a sense of anticipation and adventure. Bring this piece of history into your home and add an air of timeless elegance to your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18cm (10" x 7.1")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in history as a French family prepares to embark on a journey to Algeria, then a French colony, in 1888. The image showcases the intricate details of travel during this time period, with two servants accompanying the family and porters carrying their luggage.
The scene is filled with anticipation and activity as the family readies themselves for their voyage. The patriarch stands tall and proud, overseeing the preparations while his wife tends to their children. The servants bustle about, ensuring that everything is packed and ready for the long journey ahead.
In the background, we see bustling docks and ships ready to set sail for distant lands. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into a bygone era when travel was an arduous but exciting adventure filled with unknown possibilities.
As we gaze upon this historical photograph, we are reminded of the complexities of colonialism and how it shaped relationships between nations and peoples. It serves as a poignant reminder of our shared past and invites us to reflect on how far we have come since those days.
Mary Evans Picture Library has beautifully captured this moment in time, allowing us to step back into history and witness firsthand the preparations for an unforgettable journey to Algeria.
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