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Etching of robed figures on a steep stone stairway passing under a dark arched gateway, with a bright opening beyond.

Devil's Way, Algiers

An etching of a steep stone stairway beneath a Moorish-arched gateway in Algiers. Several robed figures in hooded garments climb or pause on the steps, while two more sit and stand at the lower right. Deep, hatched shadows contrast with the bright archway opening at the far end.

Artist
Stephen James Ferris
Date
1879
Medium
etching
Source
Smithsonian (Smithsonian American Art Museum)
Size
1904 × 2759 px
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Public domain · Smithsonian (Smithsonian American Art Museum) releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1879).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Smithsonian Open Access)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian American Art Museum

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