Poster 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 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the rich history and culture of North Africa with our stunning Monument print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Monument at Sidi-Bel-Abbes in NW Algeria. This monument, dedicated to the French Foreign Legion, stands as a symbol of honor and loyalty. Transport yourself back in time to the early 1900s with this beautifully detailed and evocative poster print. Perfect for decorating your home or office, this high-quality print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and world travelers alike.
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 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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