Zangaki, La promenade, 1880

La Promenade – Photograph by Zangaki Brothers, c. 1880

Details

• Museum-grade fine art reproduction from an original 19th-century photograph by the Zangaki Brothers

• Captures a veiled woman on a donkey, led by a man, in a quiet Middle Eastern setting

• Rich in period costume, architecture, and ethnographic presence

• Ideal for collectors, cultural historians, and vintage-inspired interiors

About the Artwork

Taken by the prolific Zangaki Brothers, active photographers in Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean during the late 19th century, La Promenade is an evocative portrait of daily life in the Middle East. The composition shows a veiled woman riding side-saddle atop a donkey, guided by a barefoot man in traditional attire. Set against a backdrop of textured stone walls and wooden latticework, the image balances formality with a sense of quiet observation. The Zangaki Brothers were known for their detailed and humanizing portrayals of regional life, and this photograph exemplifies their skill in blending documentation with artistry. This faithful fine art reproduction brings the dignity and elegance of a bygone world into the present.