Entrance to the Casbah, Algiers, circa 1940 - Lot 239

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Entrance to the Casbah, Algiers, circa 1940 - Lot 239
Entrance to the Casbah, Algiers, circa 1940 Vintage silver print 29.9 x 23.8 cm Note: This vintage photograph depicting the entrance to the Casbah of Algiers around 1940 offers a valuable glimpse into one of the most iconic urban areas in the Mediterranean basin. The true historic heart of the city, the Casbah is distinguished by its dense architecture, narrow alleys, and centuries-old heritage, reflecting Ottoman, Arab, and Mediterranean influences. Through this silver print, the photographer captures the unique atmosphere of this legendary neighborhood, then the center of Algiers’ social and commercial life. Today, the image serves as a first-rate historical document of Algiers’ urban heritage prior to the profound transformations of the second half of the 20th century.
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