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Portrait of an unknown Bishari soldier on a camel
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Portrait of an unknown Bishari soldier on a camel

Zangaki, C. & G. · 1870 - 1895 · albumen print; cardboard; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Part of a group of photographs collected by photographer Richard Polak during his travels. This photograph, together with other photographs collected on his travels, was exhibited at the Rotterdamsche Kunstkring (1895), Arti en Amicitiae in Amsterdam (1897-1898?) and Societeit 't Collegie in Kampen (date still unknown).

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
photographhoofed animals: camelcasting weapons: spearEgypte
Credit linePortret van een onbekende Bishari-soldaat op een kameel. 1870 - 1895. Zangaki, C. & G.. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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