Fine Art Print : Arab children in an embroidery school, Algiers, Algeria
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Arab children in an embroidery school, Algiers, Algeria
Arab children in a missionary embroidery school, Algiers, Algeria. Date: circa 1920
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Media ID 14257618
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Alger Algeria Algerian Algiers Arab Arabs Mission Natives Nuns
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the rich cultural history of Algeria with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. Featuring Arab children in an embroidery school in Algiers, this captivating image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting you to a time of tradition and craftsmanship. This evocative photograph, taken circa 1920, is sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online. Add a touch of history and international flair to your home or office with this beautiful, rights-managed fine art print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 a moment in time at a missionary embroidery school in Algiers, Algeria during the 1920s. The image shows a group of Arab children, both boys and girls, intently focused on their work as they sit at long tables inside a spacious, well-lit room. The children, dressed in traditional Algerian clothing, are surrounded by nuns, their teachers, who watch over them with a watchful eye. The atmosphere is one of dedication and discipline, as the children learn the intricate art of embroidery, a skill highly valued in Algerian culture. The building, with its tall arched windows and red-tiled roof, stands as a symbol of the intersection of different worlds. The modern, European-style architecture is juxtaposed with the traditional clothing and cultural practices of the Arab children. This image offers a glimpse into the complex history of Algiers during the colonial era, a time when missionary schools played an important role in providing education to the native population. The photograph also highlights the role of religion in education during this period, with the nuns representing the influence of European missionaries in Algeria. The image invites us to reflect on the experiences of these children, who were part of a larger community striving to preserve their cultural heritage while adapting to the changing world around them.
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