Algeria Collection (#3)

On the Edge of the Desert (colour litho)
8651967 On the Edge of the Desert (colour litho) by Nesbitt, Frances (1864-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Edge of the Desert)

Spinning (colour litho)
8651966 Spinning (colour litho) by Nesbitt, Frances (1864-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinning. Illustration for Algeria and Tunis painted and described by Frances E Nesbitt (A&C Black)

The Red Village, El Kantara (colour litho)
8651965 The Red Village, El Kantara (colour litho) by Nesbitt, Frances (1864-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Village, El Kantara)

Algerie / Algeria: Alger, Place Du Gouvernement (b/w photo)
8653643 Algerie / Algeria: Alger, Place Du Gouvernement (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alger, Place Du Gouvernement)

The poodle Mitraille leading French troops into Algiers, 1830 (colour litho)
8664094 The poodle Mitraille leading French troops into Algiers, 1830 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Oran (engraving)
8638622 Oran (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oran. Illustration for Dictionnaire Universel Illustre De La Geographie et Des Voyages edited by C)

Photocard, 1930s: Algiers (coloured photo)
8671665 Photocard, 1930s: Algiers (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Algiers)

Man measured his hours in many ways (litho)
8676237 Man measured his hours in many ways (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man measured his hours in many ways)

The seat of Algiers failed by Charles V in October 1541
NWI4835837 The seat of Algiers failed by Charles V in October 1541.; (add.info.: The seat of Algiers failed by Charles V in October 1541.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

WWI postcard, Zouave soldier with a bugle. (photo)
PCT4256882 WWI postcard, Zouave soldier with a bugle. (photo); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023

Algerian soldier Photography by Charles Malville (1816-1879) Musee Cantini, Marseille
JEB4899336 Algerian soldier Photography by Charles Malville (1816-1879) Musee Cantini, Marseille; Musee Cantini, Marseille

Algeria: An Arab cafe in an Algerian village, 1920
LUX4809326 Algeria: An Arab cafe in an Algerian village, 1920; (add.info.: Algeria: An Arab cafe in an Algerian village, 1920); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria: Against the light, women veiled along the port at the Admiraute, 1920
LUX4809262 Algeria: Against the light, women veiled along the port at the Admiraute, 1920; (add.info.: Algeria: Against the light, women veiled along the port at the Admiraute)

The submission of Abd El Kader (1847), 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4305379 The submission of Abd El Kader (1847), 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: The submission of Abd El Kader (Abd El-Kader) (1807 - 1883) to the French army on December 23, 1847

Algeria, Ain zeft: a European woman, Mrs Sotoberg, riding a horse in the Chelif plain, 1906
LUX4781231 Algeria, Ain zeft: a European woman, Mrs Sotoberg, riding a horse in the Chelif plain, 1906; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain zeft: a European woman, Mrs Sotoberg)

Algeria, Ain Zeft: 3 men pose in front of a new tank, 1906
LUX4780884 Algeria, Ain Zeft: 3 men pose in front of a new tank, 1906; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain Zeft: 3 men pose in front of a new tank, 1906); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Ain Zeft: an oil field with numerous derricks on the slopes of a hill, 1906
LUX4780327 Algeria, Ain Zeft: an oil field with numerous derricks on the slopes of a hill, 1906; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain Zeft: an oil field with numerous derricks on the slopes of a hill)

Algeria, Ain zeft: local population around an Arab dancer and a Europeen with accordeon, 1906
LUX4780189 Algeria, Ain zeft: local population around an Arab dancer and a Europeen with accordeon, 1906; (add.info.: Algeria)

Algeria, Algiers: a walk with legumes on a town square, 1903
LUX4780609 Algeria, Algiers: a walk with legumes on a town square, 1903; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: a walk with legumes on a town square, 1903); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Ain Zeft: road asphalt testing, 1907 - Ain Zeft, Saint Aime refinery
LUX4780479 Algeria, Ain Zeft: road asphalt testing, 1907 - Ain Zeft, Saint Aime refinery; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain Zeft: road asphalt testing, 1907 - Ain Zeft)

Algerie, Oranie, Saint Aime: Plain du Cheleff, steamer dragging a tank car from the Syndicat des petroles du Dahra
LUX4781263 Algerie, Oranie, Saint Aime: Plain du Cheleff, steamer dragging a tank car from the Syndicat des petroles du Dahra, 1904 - Syndicat des petroles d'Oran/saint Aime; (add.info.: Algerie)

Algeria, Ain zeft: June 1904, two Europeans and three Algerians lay around a pile of stones, 1904
LUX4781160 Algeria, Ain zeft: June 1904, two Europeans and three Algerians lay around a pile of stones, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain zeft: June 1904)

Algeria, Cheliff Region, Chlef: 4 Algerians pose in front of the tent of a European looking for oil, 1917
LUX4781083 Algeria, Cheliff Region, Chlef: 4 Algerians pose in front of the tent of a European looking for oil, 1917; (add.info.: Algeria, Cheliff Region)

Algeria: on the Mediterranee, en route to Algeria on the Marseille, passengers on the bridge
LUX4780978 Algeria: on the Mediterranee, en route to Algeria on the Marseille, passengers on the bridge, 1903 - liner: Le Marseille; (add.info.: Algeria: on the Mediterranee)

Algeria, Ain Zeft: Europeans contemplate the oil coming from the pipe, 1906
LUX4780895 Algeria, Ain Zeft: Europeans contemplate the oil coming from the pipe, 1906; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain Zeft: Europeans contemplate the oil coming from the pipe)

Algeria, Cheliff Region, Chlef: girls in traditional clothing wearing jewellery, 1904
LUX4780847 Algeria, Cheliff Region, Chlef: girls in traditional clothing wearing jewellery, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria, Cheliff Region, Chlef: girls in traditional clothing wearing jewellery)

Algeria, Chelif Region, Chlef: girls in traditional clothing wearing jewellery, 1904
LUX4780836 Algeria, Chelif Region, Chlef: girls in traditional clothing wearing jewellery, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria, Chelif Region, Chlef: girls in traditional clothing wearing jewellery)

Algeria, Ain zeft: a Europeen (Count Criquy-Montfort) poses with his colonial helmet
LUX4780247 Algeria, Ain zeft: a Europeen (Count Criquy-Montfort) poses with his colonial helmet, surrounded by the local population in traditional dress, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria)

Algeria, Chelif Region, Chlef: a man and two women in local costumes pose in the plain of Chelif, 1904
LUX4780766 Algeria, Chelif Region, Chlef: a man and two women in local costumes pose in the plain of Chelif, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria, Chelif Region)

Algeria, Orenie, Oran: a walking merchant, a man with his donkey and Algerian riders in a street of Oran, 1903
LUX4780648 Algeria, Orenie, Oran: a walking merchant, a man with his donkey and Algerian riders in a street of Oran, 1903; (add.info.: Algeria, Orenie, Oran: a walking merchant)

Algeria, Algiers: warehouse, docks and wagons, animated view of the port of Algiers, 1903
LUX4780600 Algeria, Algiers: warehouse, docks and wagons, animated view of the port of Algiers, 1903; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: warehouse, docks and wagons, animated view of the port of Algiers)

Algeria, Ain Zeft: loading by workers of oil recipients in a donkey-drawn horse cart, 1907 - Ain Zeft
LUX4780467 Algeria, Ain Zeft: loading by workers of oil recipients in a donkey-drawn horse cart, 1907 - Ain Zeft, Saint Aime refinery; (add.info.: Algeria)

Algeria, Ain Zeft: oil mining, road asphalt testing, transport of bitumen by a cart pulled by a five-year-old coupling
LUX4780384 Algeria, Ain Zeft: oil mining, road asphalt testing, transport of bitumen by a cart pulled by a five-year-old coupling line, 1907; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain Zeft: oil mining)

Algeria, Algiers: government palace, 1860
LUX4749441 Algeria, Algiers: government palace, 1860; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: government palace, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: Algerians from the 1st regiment who pose in their barracks with
LUX4747273 France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: Algerians from the 1st regiment who pose in their barracks with uniform and medals, 1900; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire)

Algeria: An olive oil dealer shelters under an umbrella, on a walk of a village, 1920
LUX4809227 Algeria: An olive oil dealer shelters under an umbrella, on a walk of a village, 1920; (add.info.: Algeria: An olive oil dealer shelters under an umbrella, on a walk of a village)

Algeria: colonial army with French army and indigenous army - Bivouac in a village, encampment, 1895
LUX4805234 Algeria: colonial army with French army and indigenous army - Bivouac in a village, encampment, 1895; (add.info.: Algeria)

Algerie, Algiers: defile des Spahis in the city, 1895 - shops: drugstore new " Croix de Geneve"
LUX4805203 Algerie, Algiers: defile des Spahis in the city, 1895 - shops: drugstore new " Croix de Geneve", the house of fashion; (add.info.: Algerie)

Algeria, Algiers: European district by the sea, 1900
LUX4803378 Algeria, Algiers: European district by the sea, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: European district by the sea, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Algiers: European district by the sea, 1900
LUX4803370 Algeria, Algiers: European district by the sea, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: European district by the sea, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Mustapha: The Palace of the Government, 1900
LUX4803490 Algeria, Mustapha: The Palace of the Government, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Mustapha: The Palace of the Government, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Algiers: A general view of Algiers on the harbour and lighthouse, 1900
LUX4803364 Algeria, Algiers: A general view of Algiers on the harbour and lighthouse, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: A general view of Algiers on the harbour and lighthouse)

Algeria, Algiers: A staircase street in the Kasbah, 1900
LUX4803310 Algeria, Algiers: A staircase street in the Kasbah, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: A staircase street in the Kasbah, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria: works of altering the road by indigenous people, 1890
LUX4805192 Algeria: works of altering the road by indigenous people, 1890; (add.info.: Algeria: works of altering the road by indigenous people, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890
3480320 A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890; (add.info.: Illustration of a soldier of the French Foreign. Circa 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890
3480318 A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890; (add.info.: Illustration of a soldier of the French Foreign. Circa 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890
3480316 A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890; (add.info.: Illustration of a soldier of the French Foreign. Circa 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Algeria during French colonial rule
3480305 Algeria during French colonial rule; (add.info.: Algeria during French colonial rule. Changing of the guard ceremony by the French Foreign Legion.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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Algeria, a country located in North Africa, is rich in history and diverse landscapes. As seen on the political map of Africa, Algeria stands proudly as the largest country on the continent. Its vibrant culture is beautifully depicted by a mesmerizing Moorish belly dancer who gracefully moves to traditional tunes. The significance of Algeria's location becomes evident when we examine its historical context. The Barbary Pirates once posed a threat to American commander Stephen Decatur, highlighting the strategic importance of this nation. Moreover, Algeria boasts vast stretches of the Sahara Desert, an awe-inspiring natural wonder that covers much of its territory. In cities like Oran and Algiers, one can witness the fusion of modernity with tradition. Rue d Arzew showcases Algerian urban life bustling with activity while Algiers' harbor view captivates visitors with its picturesque charm. Amidst these scenes lies a woman leisurely smoking a nargile pipe - an embodiment of Algerian hospitality and relaxation. Venturing into nature's embrace reveals camels traversing through the golden sands of Tassili n Ajjer in the Sahara Desert. This breathtaking sight reminds us that Algeria not only possesses cultural treasures but also stunning natural landscapes that leave travelers spellbound. Reflecting upon Algerian leaders such as Abd El Kader unveils their significant contributions to shaping this nation's destiny throughout history. Their legacies are intertwined with monumental rock art found on Tassili Plateau – enormous paintings depicting god figures and sable antelopes etched onto ancient walls. For those seeking adventure off-the-beaten-path experiences await; exploring Algeria's desert requires nothing less than a four-wheel drive Landrover capable of conquering rugged terrains. This thrilling escapade promises unforgettable memories amidst endless sand dunes stretching as far as one can see.