Description: title of photoS : ARC DE TRIUMPHE TIMEGAD. and VOIE ROMAINE A TIMEGATEGREAT HISTORICAL PHOTOS WOULD LOOK GREAT MATTED/FRAMED AND HUNG ON YOUR WALL !!PHOTO. LEROUX ALGER. LARGE UNMOUNTED/UNFRAMED PHOTOGRAPH PRINTED ON TYPE OF THIN PAPER. GREAT RARE OLD PHOTO(S) READY FOR YOU TO FRAME AND DISPLAY. PHOTOGRAPH(s) MEASURES APRX: 7 1/2" BY 9 3/4" old photos circa 1890s, . printed around 1880-1890 by A Leroux. not sure of the actual date of print. The photo(s) came in an envelope (not included ) with the address 26,Rue Bab-Azoun, 26, ALGER photographer Alexandre Leroux born in Beziers 1836- died 1912. Leroux operated several photography studios in Algiers, including his premiere studio on Bab Azoum. His photographs offer a rare glimpse into the lives of the people of Algiers and their rich cultural lives, as well as its architecture, religious sites. A Member of the Academie des Beaux-Arts d'Alger, Leroux lived in Algers, opening his first studio at 9 rue de La Lyre,Algiers, in 1876 purchased the studio of Claude Portier at 14 rue Bab-Azoun. The address from where this photo(s) was published 26 rue Bab-Azoun,Alger. Bab Azoun ("Gate of Grief") is the name of a city gate of Algiers. The rue Bab Azoun which runs parallel to the boulevard de la Republique and crosses the rue Bab El Oued in the city center. Many of Leroux's photos were published as postcards up till the 1950s or so.The Algiers-based photographer published his work monthly in parts over the course of 5 years, documenting the country's life and customs, professions and types, its principal cities, markets, and architecture in a variety of city and desert scenes. He produced numerous photographs of Algeria until his death 1912 when his sons continued selling his prints using his stamp. Islam , the religion of almost all of the Algerian people, pervades most aspects of life. The vast majority of citizens are Sunni Muslims belonging to the Maliki school of jurispurdence. with a small minority of Shia and Ahmadi Muslims visit my Ebay store bunch of old Stuff for lots of great books and Check out my other items
Price: 45 USD
Location: Nellysford, Virginia
End Time: 2025-01-30T02:05:07.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Region of Origin: Africa
Framing: Unframed
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 10")
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Date of Creation: 1880-1889
Color: Black & White
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Type: Photograph
