Greetings Card : In the Oasis. Ghardaia, Algeria
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In the Oasis. Ghardaia, Algeria
Two men sit on the side of the road in the Oasis in Ghardaia, Algeria. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 14374596
© The Roseries Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Algeria Algerian Ghardaia Lane Oases Oasis Palms
Greetings Card (A5)
Step into a world of exotic beauty and timeless charm with our Greetings Cards from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring this captivating image of two men in the Oasis of Ghardaia, Algeria, circa 1910s, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. These rights managed prints transport you to a distant land, perfect for expressing a sense of adventure, friendship, or longing. Add a touch of the exotic to your correspondence with these beautifully designed cards.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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
In the Heart of the Oasis: A Moment of Respite in Ghardaia, Algeria (circa 1910s) This evocative photograph captures a moment of tranquility in the heart of the oasis of Ghardaia, Algeria. The image features two men, dressed in traditional North African attire, sitting casually on the side of a narrow, palm-lined lane. The men appear to be taking a break from their daily labors, their relaxed postures and engaged conversation suggesting a sense of camaraderie and contentment. The backdrop to this scene is the breathtaking beauty of the oasis, with its lush palms and verdant vegetation providing a stark contrast to the arid landscape that surrounds it. The lane, flanked by tall, swaying palm trees, leads the eye deeper into the oasis, inviting the viewer to explore further. Ghardaia, located in the M'zab Valley in central Algeria, is renowned for its unique architecture and the distinctive, fortified settlements of its Berber inhabitants. The oasis, a vital source of water and sustenance in the harsh desert climate, has long been an important center of trade and cultural exchange. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, transporting us back in time to the early 1900s, when the world was a much smaller place and the simple pleasures of life were cherished. The image invites us to reflect on the enduring beauty of the natural world and the resilience of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of environments.
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