Twee Europese mannen en een Algerijnse man in de woestijn van Béni Ounif by A.G.A. van Eelde

Twee Europese mannen en een Algerijnse man in de woestijn van Béni Ounif Possibly 1927

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aged paper

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clever fold

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paperlike

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stone

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unrealistic statue

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folded paper

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repetition of white colour

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columned text

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This photograph, "Twee Europese mannen en een Algerijnse man in de woestijn van Béni Ounif," depicts three men standing in a desert landscape, likely the Béni Ounif desert in Algeria. The photo, possibly taken in 1927, is attributed to A.G.A. van Eelde, a Dutch photographer active in the early 20th century. The composition highlights the cultural contrast between the European men in suits and the Algerian man in traditional clothing, offering a glimpse into colonial life and interactions in North Africa. The image is a valuable historical document, capturing a moment in time and shedding light on the social dynamics of the period.

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