Antique Framed Print : Sweetness of Doing Nothing
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Sweetness of Doing Nothing
Il dolce far niente...
In Italian, it means " the sweetness of doing nothing"...
She is likely a woman from the tribe of Ouled Nail in Southern Algeria in their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing. The women are heavily made-up, going unveiled at all times and wear their hair up, creating this incredible style
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Media ID 4438657
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10282918
Algeria Algerian Belly Cigarette Dancers Distinctive Doorways Elaborate Head Dress Jewellery Kohl Lies Lying Nail Nails Necklaces Ouled Outfit Outfits Smoker Smokes Southern Visible Wealth Sweetness
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 37.1cm x 24.2cm (14.6" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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
Captured in this enchanting photograph is a young woman from the Ouled Nail tribe of Southern Algeria, radiating the 'sweetness of doing nothing' or 'il dolce far niente' in Italian. The Ouled Nail women, renowned for their elaborate traditional clothing and belly dancing, are seen here reclining against a weathered doorway, adorned in their distinctive outfits. Their ornate costumes, featuring intricate jewelry, kohl-lined eyes, and vibrant headpieces, are a testament to their unique cultural heritage. The women's unveiled faces and visible hair, a rarity in traditional Algerian society, add to their allure. In their hands, they hold cigarettes, a sign of their wealth and freedom. The backdrop of the photograph showcases the rustic charm of the North African town, with its simple buildings and doorways. The woman lies gracefully, her long dress flowing around her, as she takes a puff of her cigarette. Her air of nonchalant elegance and self-assuredness is captivating. The Ouled Nail women earned their living through belly dancing, a skill passed down through generations. Their elaborate costumes and mesmerizing performances were a sight to behold, attracting tourists and travelers alike. This photograph is a rare glimpse into their world, a world of tradition, beauty, and the sweetness of doing nothing.
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