Zouave & officer of the Saphis i. e. Spahis
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Zouave & officer of the Saphis i. e. Spahis
Zouave & officer of the Saphis i.e. Spahis. Zouave, full-length portrait, seated, facing right and Spahi officer, full-length portrait, standing, facing left. Date 1855. Zouave & officer of the Saphis i.e. Spahis. Zouave, full-length portrait, seated, facing right and Spahi officer, full-length portrait, standing, facing left. Date 1855
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the essence of the complex political and military landscape of the mid-19th century Mediterranean, as depicted in this striking photograph of a Zouave and a Spahi officer from the Saphis regiment. The Zouave, dressed in the distinctive blue and red uniform of the French colonial infantry, sits confidently on a wooden chair, his right hand resting on the hilt of his sabre and his left hand holding a cigarette. His piercing gaze and stern expression convey a sense of determination and resolve. Standing to his left, the Spahi officer of the Ottoman Saphis regiment, an Eastern ally of the Russian and British forces during the Crimean War, is depicted in full regalia. He wears a red fez adorned with a gold tassel, a long, flowing robe, and a sword at his side. His gaze is fixed on the Zouave, creating a palpable tension between the two men. The backdrop of the image is a tranquil seascape, with the British flag flying proudly in the distance, symbolizing the involvement of various European powers in the region. The photograph, taken in 1855, captures the moment of encounter between the French and Ottoman forces during a time of political and military upheaval. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the complex alliances and tensions that characterized the European empires' expansion into the Mediterranean and the Middle East during the 19th century.
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