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Presentation of the Algerian Flag to the Emperor of the French, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Presentation of the Algerian Flag to the Emperor of the French, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of the Algerian Flag to the Emperor of the French, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"
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Algeria Algerian Bonaparte Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte Louis Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Iii Ceremonial Ceremony Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte Emperor Napoleon Iii Louis Napoleon Louis Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte Iii Napoleon Iii North Africa North African Presentation Presented Presenting Prince Louis Napoleon Bonaparte Receiving
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This evocative black and white engraving captures a significant moment in the history of Algeria and France, as the Algerian flag is presented to Emperor Napoleon III during a ceremonial audience in 1854. The image, taken from the "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper," depicts a grand scene, with Emperor Napoleon III, dressed in his imperial robes and adorned with the insignia of the Legion of Honor, seated on a throne. To his right, a man in traditional Algerian attire, identified as Prince Louis Napoléon Bonaparte, presents the Algerian flag, which bears the crescent and star symbol of Islam. The flag is held aloft by two other Algerian men, who stand proudly and defiantly, their faces expressing a mix of determination and resolve. The scene takes place in a grand, ornate room, filled with onlookers, including French military officers and dignitaries, who observe the proceedings with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension. The presentation of the Algerian flag to Napoleon III marked a significant moment in the history of French colonialism in North Africa, as France continued its efforts to assert control over the region. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the complex and often contentious relationship between Europe and Africa during the 19th century.
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