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Algiers, Berber girl (b / w photo)
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Algiers, Berber girl (b / w photo)
6006805 Algiers, Berber girl (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Algiers, Berber girl. Illustration for Picturesque North Africa (Jarrolds, c 1925). First published by Ernst Wasmuth, Berlin, 1925. Gravure-printed. Photo credit: Lehnert and Landrock, Cairo.); © Look and Learn; out of copyright
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This print titled "Algiers, Berber girl" takes us back to the 19th century in North Africa. The image showcases a young Berber girl from Algiers, her striking features beautifully captured by an anonymous European photographer of that era. The photograph was originally published as an illustration for the book "Picturesque North Africa" in 1925. It is believed to have been first printed by Ernst Wasmuth in Berlin and later gravure-printed by Lehnert and Landrock in Cairo. This particular print is now part of a private collection. In this mesmerizing portrait, the viewer can't help but be drawn into the enigmatic gaze of the Berber girl. Her eyes seem to hold countless stories within them, reflecting both strength and vulnerability. The simplicity of her attire contrasts with the complexity of emotions conveyed through her expression. This image not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a window into early 20th-century Algiers and its diverse cultural heritage. It offers us a glimpse into the lives and traditions of the indigenous people who called this vibrant city home. As we admire this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are reminded once again of photography's power to transcend time and space, allowing us to connect with distant cultures and histories on a deeply human level.
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