Man en een vrouw bij een waterpomp in Algiers, Algerije, met daaronder vijf waterkannen before 1893
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aged paper
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toned paper
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homemade paper
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paperlike
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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hand-drawn typeface
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thick font
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golden font
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historical font
This small-scale print, created before 1893 by Jules Gervais-Courtellemont (1863-1931), depicts a man and woman standing by a water pump in Algiers, Algeria. The image showcases the everyday life of people in Algiers, with the presence of the water pump and the water jugs, underscoring the importance of water in the region. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Courtellemont's meticulous attention to detail and his interest in capturing the scenes of daily life in Algeria.
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