Fine Art Print : Monument, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, NW Algeria, North Africa
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Monument, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, NW Algeria, North Africa
Monument at Sidi-Bel-Abbes, NW Algeria, North Africa -- French Foreign Legion, Honour and Loyalty. Date: circa 1920
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Media ID 14257818
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Algeria Algerian Colonialism Foreign Honour Legion Lion Loyalty Palm Plinth Sidi Statues Abbès
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich history and culture of North Africa with our exquisite Monument fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to Sidi-Bel-Abbes in NW Algeria, circa 1920. Witness the grandeur of the monument, a symbol of honor and loyalty, as the French Foreign Legion stands proudly before it. Add this stunning piece to your home or office decor and let the story of this historic monument inspire you every day.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.1cm (23.4" x 15")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 evocative photograph captures the monumental grandeur of the Monument at Sidi-Bel-Abbes in Northwest Algeria, North Africa, circa 1920. The monument, dedicated to the French Foreign Legion, stands proudly against the backdrop of the arid North African landscape. The monument's imposing plinth, adorned with intricate carvings and inscriptions, leads up to a series of steps, inviting visitors to approach and pay their respects. Atop the monument, a statue of a soldier, embodying the values of honor and loyalty, stands tall and proud. The soldier's stern expression and fixed gaze convey a sense of unwavering commitment and determination. A lion's head, a symbol of power and courage, rests at the soldier's feet, while palm leaves sway gently in the breeze, adding a touch of exoticism to the scene. The French Foreign Legion, an elite military unit known for its diverse and international recruitment, played a significant role in the colonial expansion of France in North Africa during the early 20th century. This monument, a testament to their service and sacrifice, stands as a reminder of a bygone era of colonialism and the complex history of Algeria and its people. The photograph, with its timeless composition and evocative imagery, transports us back in time, inviting us to reflect on the rich cultural and historical tapestry of North Africa and the enduring legacy of colonialism.
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