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A legionnaire, Algeria, c1910
A legionnaire, Algeria, c1910. French postcard
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Media ID 14844850
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating A Legionnaire, Algeria (c1910) poster print from Media Storehouse. This vintage postcard, published by AccuSoft Inc. in 1996-98, showcases a striking image of a French legionnaire in uniform, transporting you to the exotic landscapes of Algeria from over a century ago. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your walls with this beautifully preserved piece from Heritage Images. All rights reserved.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.6cm x 59.4cm (14.8" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the image of a solitary Legionnaire standing tall against the backdrop of the North African landscape in Algeria during the early 1910s. Dressed in the full uniform of the French Foreign Legion, the soldier wears a distinctive kepi helmet, a heavy jacket, and trousers, complete with a bandoleer slung over one shoulder, carrying a rifle with a fixed bayonet. His beard and weathered face bear the marks of a hardened soldier, accustomed to the rigors of military life in a foreign land. The Legionnaire's intense gaze and posture exude a sense of determination and resolve, as if he is on the lookout for any potential threat. The photograph captures the essence of the French colonial presence in Algeria during the 20th century, a time when France sought to assert its dominance over the North African country. The Legionnaire's backpack, slung over his other shoulder, suggests that he is on the move, ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead. The rifle, a symbol of the military might of the French Empire, rests securely in his hands, its barrel pointed towards the ground. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of colonialism and the sacrifices made by soldiers like this Legionnaire in the pursuit of national interests. The image is also a testament to the enduring allure of military history and the human spirit, which continues to captivate collectors and historians alike.
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