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Algiers, Algeria - Landowskis Monument to the Dead of WW1
Algiers, Algeria - Architects Maurice Gras and Edouard Monestes - Sculptors Paul Landowskis (with bas-reliefs on the base carved by Bigonet) - Monument of the Dead (of WW1). In the late 1970s, the mayor of Algiers appointed Mhamed Issiakhem, one of the founders of Algerias modern art movement, to hide this remnant of colonialism. Not wanting to remove or destroy the statue, the artist decided to enclose it in a sort of concrete sarcophagus. Date: circa 1930
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Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Discover the rich history and culture of Algiers, Algeria with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This intricately designed puzzle features the Monument to the Dead of World War I, a poignant tribute to the fallen soldiers. Designed from an authentic image by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this puzzle showcases the architectural masterpiece by Maurice Gras and Edouard Monestes, with bas-reliefs on the base carved by Bigonet and the powerful sculpture by Paul Landowskis. Assemble this beautiful puzzle to bring a piece of Algiers history into your home and enjoy the therapeutic process of piecing together this stunning image.
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 photograph captures Algiers, Algeria's Monument to the Dead of World War I, encased in a concrete sarcophagus designed by Algerian artist Mhamed Issiakhem in the late 1970s. The monument, located in the heart of the city, was created in the 1930s by architects Maurice Gras and Edouard Monestes, with sculptors Paul Landowski and Bigonet contributing bas-reliefs on the base. Originally, the monument was a remnant of Algeria's colonial past, a symbol of the French rule that once dominated the region. However, as Algeria moved towards independence and modernization, the monument became a source of controversy. In an effort to hide its colonial past, the mayor of Algiers appointed Issiakhem to find a solution. Rather than removing or destroying the statue, Issiakhem chose to encase it in concrete, preserving its historical significance while also symbolically burying its colonial past. The monument, which stands tall against the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea, is a poignant reminder of the complex history of Algeria and the role that colonialism played in shaping its identity. The concrete sarcophagus, with its rough texture and imposing presence, serves as a powerful visual representation of the transformation that Algeria underwent in the late 20th century, as it moved towards independence and modernization.
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