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Moorish merchant with tobacco pipe, Algeria
6339062 Moorish merchant with tobacco pipe, Algeria by Doms (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Moorish merchant with tobacco pipe, Algeria. In turban, hooded burnous, blue jacket with orange sleeves, white culottes. The Moors were descendants of ancient Mauritania and Numidia. Marchand Maure. Handcoloured woodcut by Doms from Auguste Wahlens Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, (Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World) Librairie Historique-Artistique, Brussels, 1845. Wahlen was the pseudonym of Jean-Francois-Nicolas Loumyer (1801-1875), a writer and archivist with the Heraldic Department of Belgium.); © Florilegius
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This print titled "Moorish merchant with tobacco pipe, Algeria" takes us back to the 18th-19th century, immersing us in the rich cultural heritage of North Africa. The image showcases a distinguished Moorish merchant adorned in traditional attire, exuding an air of elegance and wisdom. The merchant's turban and hooded burnous evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue, while his blue jacket with orange sleeves adds a vibrant touch to his ensemble. White culottes complete his outfit, symbolizing purity amidst the bustling markets of Algeria. As we delve deeper into history, we learn that the Moors were descendants of ancient Mauritania and Numidia. They played a significant role in shaping Arab civilization and their influence can still be felt today. This handcoloured woodcut by Doms is part of Auguste Wahlens' renowned work "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde" which explores the manners, customs, and costumes of people from all corners of the globe. It was published in Brussels in 1845 under Wahlen's pseudonym. Through this mesmerizing piece of art captured by Florilegius for Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported to another time and place – where trade routes thrived and merchants like this one held stories within their pipes. Let this photograph ignite your imagination as you envision yourself wandering through the vibrant streets of Algeria centuries ago.
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