Metal 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
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the historic beauty of Monument, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, NW Algeria, into your home with our high-quality Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, featuring the French Foreign Legion paying tribute at the monument, is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and dates back to circa 1920. Our Metal Prints are known for their vibrant colors, rich detail, and long-lasting durability. Each print is made-to-order and printed directly onto a lightweight, rust-resistant aluminum sheet, ensuring a stunning, museum-quality finish. Add this unique and evocative piece to your collection and relive the history of Honour and Loyalty with every glance.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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