Gezicht op Allee de Palmiers in Jardin d'essai du Hamma te Algiers c. 1880 - 1900

Étienne Neurdein's photograph, *Gezicht op Allee de Palmiers in Jardin d'essai du Hamma te Algiers* (c. 1880 - 1900), captures a serene scene within the Jardin d'essai du Hamma in Algiers, Algeria. The image showcases a palm-lined pathway leading into the lush botanical garden. The photograph's composition emphasizes the verticality of the palm trees, creating a sense of depth and tranquility, while the lone figure adds a sense of scale. This photograph exemplifies the beauty of nature and the influence of the colonial period on photographic practices in Algeria.