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Spahi soldier from Senegal
COLONIAL Spahi from Senegal Date: 1889
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Media ID 20140587
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23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.6cm x 39.6cm (9.3" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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 stoic presence of a Spahi soldier from Senegal, taken in the year 1889. The Spahi regiments were a unique component of the French colonial army, formed primarily of Muslim volunteers from North and West Africa. These troops, who were skilled horsemen and archers, traced their origins back to the Berber and Arab cavalry units that served in the armies of the Algerian beys and the Ottoman Empire. In this image, the Spahi soldier is dressed in the traditional uniform of the period, which included a red fez, a white tunic, a blue sash, and a brown belt with a silver buckle. He wears a brown jacket and trousers, and carries a rifle slung over his shoulder. The soldier's expression is serious and focused, reflecting the discipline and dedication required of these elite troops. The French colonial expansion into North and West Africa during the late 19th century led to the establishment of the Spahi regiments, which played a significant role in the conquest and governance of the region. The Spahis were renowned for their bravery and loyalty, and were often used as scouts, messengers, and light cavalry in military campaigns. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich military history of Senegal and the broader African continent during the colonial era. It also highlights the complex and multifaceted nature of the relationship between France and its African colonies, which involved both domination and collaboration.
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