Sahara: mirage in the desert, 1881 (engraving)

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Sahara: mirage in the desert, 1881 (engraving)

PCT4295380 Sahara: mirage in the desert, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: Sahara: mirage in the desert - illustration of the book " Picturesque travel around the world", edition 1881 - optical phenomene -); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023

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Camel Camels Desert Mirage Oasis Observation Optical Effect Sahara Gusman

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This engraving from 1881, titled "Sahara: mirage in the desert," transports us to the vast and mysterious landscape of North Africa. The intricate details captured by the artist, Patrice Cartier, bring to life the optical phenomenon of a mirage shimmering in the scorching heat of the Sahara desert. As we gaze upon this scene, we are drawn into a world where reality blurs with illusion, where camels traverse endless dunes towards an oasis that may or may not exist. The play of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and movement, making us question what is real and what is merely a trick of our eyes. The black-and-white contrast adds to the timeless quality of this image, reminding us of a bygone era when travel was an adventure filled with unknown wonders waiting to be discovered. Through this engraving, we can almost feel the heat radiating off the sand and hear the distant call of nomads as they journey through this unforgiving yet mesmerizing landscape. Let yourself be transported back in time to experience the beauty and mystery of the Sahara desert through Patrice Cartier's masterful depiction in "Sahara: mirage in the desert.

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