Algeria Collection (#4)

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

French Foreign Legion soldier in Algeria, 1895
3480230 French Foreign Legion soldier in Algeria, 1895; (add.info.: Illustration depicting French Foreign Legion soldier in Algeria, 1895.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Beni Abbes, Algeria: Construction of a stone fort, 1900
LUX4728609 Beni Abbes, Algeria: Construction of a stone fort, 1900; (add.info.: Beni Abbes, Algeria: Construction of a stone fort, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Beni Abbes, Algeria: In the Beni Abbess region, laying the caravan in the shelter of the marabout, 1900
LUX4728606 Beni Abbes, Algeria: In the Beni Abbess region, laying the caravan in the shelter of the marabout, 1900; (add.info.: Beni Abbes, Algeria: In the Beni Abbess region)

Conquete of Algeria (1830-1847): the submission of Abd el Kader (Abd-el-Kader or ibn Muhyi al-Din al-Hasani)
DUV4205477 Conquete of Algeria (1830-1847): the submission of Abd el Kader (Abd-el-Kader or ibn Muhyi al-Din al-Hasani (al-Din al-Hasani) (1807-1883)

Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860
LUX4711150 Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860; (add.info.: Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

A Moorish from Algiers in traditional dress, 1860
LUX4711180 A Moorish from Algiers in traditional dress, 1860; (add.info.: A Moorish from Algiers in traditional dress, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

The pier of Algiers harbour, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio
FLO4620838 The pier of Algiers harbour, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Travel methods of the Berbers in Algeria. A prince or high ranking officer on horseback
FLO4620873 Travel methods of the Berbers in Algeria. A prince or high ranking officer on horseback, a woman under a canopy on a donkey, and pilgrims to Mecca under a canopy on a horse

French Foreign Legion, soldiers from the Zouaves units arrive in Oran, 1899
3480760 French Foreign Legion, soldiers from the Zouaves units arrive in Oran, 1899; (add.info.: French Foreign Legion, soldiers from the Zouaves units arrive in Oran, Algeria)

Algeria, Ain Zeft: a party in the village, fantasia, 1904
LUX4788569 Algeria, Ain Zeft: a party in the village, fantasia, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain Zeft: a party in the village, fantasia, 1904); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Ain Zeft: Petrolifere region, prospecting, a well sheltered under a small tent in close-up, 1904
LUX4788700 Algeria, Ain Zeft: Petrolifere region, prospecting, a well sheltered under a small tent in close-up, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain Zeft: Petrolifere region, prospecting)

Algeria, Maghreb, AL, Algiers: a Muslim cemetery with an old man, 1900
LUX4763771 Algeria, Maghreb, AL, Algiers: a Muslim cemetery with an old man, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Maghreb, AL, Algiers: a Muslim cemetery with an old man, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Algiers: General view of Bellecour from Boulevard Bru, 1900
LUX4766653 Algeria, Algiers: General view of Bellecour from Boulevard Bru, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: General view of Bellecour from Boulevard Bru, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Algiers: rue du Chat, la Medersa, lively view, children and a walker with parasol, 1900
LUX4766656 Algeria, Algiers: rue du Chat, la Medersa, lively view, children and a walker with parasol, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: rue du Chat, la Medersa, lively view)

Algeria, Algiers: The port, the Pegnon lighthouse, animated view with walkers, boats and tricoloured flags, 1900
LUX4766489 Algeria, Algiers: The port, the Pegnon lighthouse, animated view with walkers, boats and tricoloured flags, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: The port, the Pegnon lighthouse)

Algeria, Maghreb, Algiers: Place Bandin and rue Marengo with chilli merchant and many Algerians sitting on benches
LUX4763737 Algeria, Maghreb, Algiers: Place Bandin and rue Marengo with chilli merchant and many Algerians sitting on benches, 1900 - trade: hairdresser Dames; (add.info.: Algeria, Maghreb)

Algeria, Oraanie, Mascara: the broker of fried peppers, 1900
LUX4767450 Algeria, Oraanie, Mascara: the broker of fried peppers, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Oraanie, Mascara: the broker of fried peppers, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Arab children on a donkey
2911751 Arab children on a donkey; (add.info.: Vintage postcard showing Arab children on a donkey, North Africa 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

Algerian costumes: Jewish couple from Algiers and a Moorish resident in a hooded cape
FLO4634989 Algerian costumes: Jewish couple from Algiers and a Moorish resident in a hooded cape. Below, members of the National Guard, couch councillors of different rank of dignite

View of the port of Algiers (Algeria), from the Mediterranean Sea. Lithography for the book
FLO4634931 View of the port of Algiers (Algeria), from the Mediterranean Sea. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich

History of Algeria from the most remote times to the present day: vignette in illustration of the title page of a work
PCT4290451 History of Algeria from the most remote times to the present day: vignette in illustration of the title page of a work by J.J. E

Candle and the Atlas: Algerian landscape - engraving mid 19th century - illustration by Raffet for the book
PCT4290645 Candle and the Atlas: Algerian landscape - engraving mid 19th century - illustration by Raffet for the book "L'Algerie ancienne et moderne" by Leon Galibert

Group of Algerian Kabyles - musicians (flute and drum), animal watchman (monkey) - child, dog
PCT4295306 Group of Algerian Kabyles - musicians (flute and drum), animal watchman (monkey) - child, dog, sheep's head - mountains of Kabylie (Atlas)

Antoine Chanzy
3732972 Antoine Chanzy; (add.info.: Photograph of Antoine Chanzy (1823-1883) a French general during the Franco-Prussian War and governor of Algeria

Algeria: Algerians of Tourangelle origin pose in the yard of their barracks, 1897 - Children of Touraine class 93
LUX4749944 Algeria: Algerians of Tourangelle origin pose in the yard of their barracks, 1897 - Children of Touraine class 93

Letter K: Kabile (Kabyle)
DUV4217031 Letter K: Kabile (Kabyle); 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

Algerian children pose in the studio in traditional dress, 1855
LUX4711159 Algerian children pose in the studio in traditional dress, 1855; (add.info.: Algerian children pose in the studio in traditional dress, 1855); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algiers: a beggar with his eclect, 1860
LUX4711302 Algiers: a beggar with his eclect, 1860; (add.info.: Algiers: a beggar with his eclect, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Dacian cavalry with sabre and shield, and Numidian on horseback. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704156 Dacian cavalry with sabre and shield, and Numidian on horseback. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Algiers, Algeria, Photography showing two barefoot children playing shoeshine, 1860
LUX4729623 Algiers, Algeria, Photography showing two barefoot children playing shoeshine, 1860; (add.info.: Algiers, Algeria, Photography showing two barefoot children playing shoeshine)

Beni Abbes, Algeria: A French soldier comes to drink the tea in an Algerian family living in a gourbi, 1895
LUX4728701 Beni Abbes, Algeria: A French soldier comes to drink the tea in an Algerian family living in a gourbi, 1895; (add.info.: Beni Abbes)

Beni Abbes, Algeria: Loading a camel for a depart in the Saharan desert, 1895
LUX4728682 Beni Abbes, Algeria: Loading a camel for a depart in the Saharan desert, 1895; (add.info.: Beni Abbes, Algeria: Loading a camel for a depart in the Saharan desert)

Beni Abbes, Algeria: A soldier resting in the shade of palm trees in the oasis of Beni Abbes, 1900
LUX4728657 Beni Abbes, Algeria: A soldier resting in the shade of palm trees in the oasis of Beni Abbes, 1900; (add.info.: Beni Abbes)

The defence of Mazagran by Abd el Kader (1840), 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4305512 The defence of Mazagran by Abd el Kader (1840), 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: The defence of Mazagran by Abd el Kader's troops against the French army in 1840. Epinal print)

French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906
5305591 French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906; (add.info.: French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade)

French legionnaire officers mess in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1909
5305177 French legionnaire officers mess in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1909; (add.info.: French legionnaire officers mess in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria)

French legionnaire colonial soldiers relaxing off duty, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1909
5305173 French legionnaire colonial soldiers relaxing off duty, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1909; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldiers relaxing off duty, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria)

French legionnaire colonial band on parade in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910
5305144 French legionnaire colonial band on parade in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial band on parade in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria)

French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria
5305065 French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria); Universal History Archive/UIG

Harem in Algeria, c.1910 (photo)
7293087 Harem in Algeria, c.1910 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. Algeria. Women in a harem. Photo, Algeria, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Constantine, 1838 (engraving)
7268730 Constantine, 1838 (engraving); 18.5x28.5 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions Constantine and Aus der Kunstanst. d. Bibl. Inst)

Rais Hamidou (ca. 1770-1815), the Dey of Algiers received the American tribe of Captain William Bainbridge (1774-1833)
NWI4837528 Rais Hamidou (ca. 1770-1815), the Dey of Algiers received the American tribe of Captain William Bainbridge (1774-1833), in 1800

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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.