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The Fashoda Question, Major Marchand and the Sphinx (b / w photo)
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The Fashoda Question, Major Marchand and the Sphinx (b / w photo)
1064014 The Fashoda Question, Major Marchand and the Sphinx (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fashoda Question, Major Marchand and the Sphinx. Illustration for The Graphic, 26 November 1898.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23515566
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Banquet Banquet Room Banqueting Room Banqueting Scene Bonaparte Buffet Buffets Cairo Desert Despair Dreams Easy Feast Jean Baptiste Marchand Joys Lesseps Major Marchand North East Africa North West Africa Northafrica Passage Paths Period Pyramids Sands Sentence Sorrows Sphinx Supreme Afica Afric Central Africa Dine Egyptians Mealtime
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The Fashoda Question, Major Marchand and the Sphinx
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is a captivating photograph that takes us back to the 19th century. This image, captured by an English photographer, showcases a banquet scene filled with both joy and sorrow. In this mesmerizing print, we see Major Marchand standing next to the majestic Sphinx in Egypt. His hand rests on his chin as he gazes into the distance, perhaps contemplating the paths he has taken and the dreams he still hopes to achieve. The pyramids stand tall in the background, symbolizing both ancient history and future possibilities. The atmosphere of this photograph is one of supreme elegance mixed with despair. The French club members are gathered around a lavish feast in Cairo's desert sands. They dine together, sharing their sorrows and celebrating their triumphs amidst discussions about "The Fashoda Question". It was during this period that tensions between France and Britain over territorial claims in Africa were at their peak. As we delve deeper into this image, we can almost taste the flavors of African cuisine as it fills our senses. The banqueting room exudes opulence with its buffets laden with delicacies from North Africa. Yet behind these scenes of indulgence lies a sense of unease – a reminder that even amidst feasts there are challenges to be faced. This remarkable print captures not only a historical moment but also invites us to reflect on our own journeys through life – reminding us that while some passages may be easy, others require
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