Antique Framed Print : La Porte de France - Tunis, Tunisia
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La Porte de France - Tunis, Tunisia
La Porte de France (The French Gate) - Tunis, Tunisia Date: circa 1909
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Media ID 11561746
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Cobble Cobbled Cobblestones Gateway Kiosks Porte Tunis Tunisia Tunisian
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.4cm x 37.1cm (9.2" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
La Porte de France," or The French Gate, is an iconic landmark located in the heart of Tunis, Tunisia's vibrant and historic city center. This photograph, taken circa 1909, captures the grandeur and allure of this beautiful gateway and entrance to the French Quarter of the city. The image showcases the intricate and ornate design of the gate, with its arched entrance framed by intricately carved stonework. The cobblestone street leading up to the gate is lined with charming kiosks, adding to the bustling and lively atmosphere of the scene. The French influence is evident in the European architecture and the French flag proudly displayed atop the gate. La Porte de France served as the main entrance to the French Quarter, which was established during the French protectorate in Tunisia from 1881 to 1956. The gate was built in 1883 to commemorate the friendship between France and Tunisia, and it remains a symbol of the rich history and cultural exchange between the two countries. Today, La Porte de France continues to be a popular tourist destination and a beloved symbol of Tunisian heritage. Visitors from around the world come to marvel at its beauty and to explore the vibrant and historic city of Tunis beyond its gates. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to a moment when the French Quarter was a bustling hub of activity and cultural exchange.
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