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Algeria - An Insurgent aiming his rifle
Algeria - An Insurgent aiming his rifle - one might suggest his choice of headgear would not be the most inconspicuous choice available... Date: circa 1907
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Media ID 18076133
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Aiming Aims Algeria Algerian Bandit Flintlock Headgear Insurgent Jun18 Necklace Oran Rifle Robes Southern Wide Brimmed
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Experience the thrill of history with Media Storehouse's Jigsaw Puzzles, featuring the captivating image "Algeria - An Insurgent aiming his rifle" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing puzzle piece transports you back in time to circa 1907, offering a glimpse into the past. With sharp detail and vivid colors, this puzzle invites you to piece together the story of this insurgent, whose distinctive headgear may raise questions about his stealthiness. Engage your mind and immerse yourself in history with this challenging and rewarding puzzle.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the intense focus of an Algerian insurgent as he aims his flintlock rifle, the smoke from the previous shot still lingering in the air. The year is circa 1907, and the scene unfolds in the Oranais region of southern Algeria, a place where resistance against French colonial rule was fierce. The insurgent's traditional white robes and intricately designed necklace contrast sharply with the harsh, arid landscape, yet blend seamlessly with the rugged terrain. His choice of headgear, however, is not the most inconspicuous one available. The wide-brimmed, traditional Algerian hat, or "chechia," is a symbol of North African culture and pride. Yet, in this context, it may have served as a beacon for French troops, making the insurgent a more visible target. Despite this, the insurgent wears it with unwavering confidence, a testament to his deep-rooted connection to his heritage and the land. The insurgent's determined gaze and the seriousness etched on his face convey a sense of resilience and unyielding spirit, reflecting the ongoing struggle for independence that would eventually come to define Algeria's history. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the complex and often tumultuous relationship between the Algerian people and the colonial powers that sought to control their land, a relationship that continues to shape the region's identity to this day.
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