The Bombardment of Algiers, in support of...the release of Christian slaves...1816, 1823. Creator: Martinus Schouman.

The Bombardment of Algiers, in support of...the release of Christian slaves...1816, 1823.  Creator: Martinus Schouman.

2-976-059 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

The Bombardment of Algiers, in support of the ultimatum for the release of Christian slaves, 26-27 August 1816, 1823. Britain and the Netherlands bombarded ships and the harbour defences of Algiers in North Africa, in an attempt to end the slavery practices of Omar Agha, the Dey of Algiers.


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Creator
  1. Martinus Schouman, attributed to: Dutch: Artist, painter

Medium
  1. Oil on canvas

Picture Type
  1. Painting

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Netherlands

  1. 52 30 00 N , 005 45 00 E

World Africa Algeria Alger Algiers

  1. 36 47 00 N , 003 03 02 E

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 10660x6418
File Size : 200,438kb


Aliases

  1. SK-A-1395
  1. T
  1. 1060002029
  1. 2-976-059
  1. 2976059
  1. SK-A-1395

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