Vintage tall-format sepia-toned original print of a photograph by Alexandre Bougault titled "The Palms."

  • It was published as a supplement to the December 1911 edition of The National Geographic Magazine. Overall measurements are 61 x 24 cm [24" x 9½"].


  • In a very peaceful pose, a man stands near a stand of palms, on the bank above the water, with his son sitting at his feet.


  • There's quote by John Milton, from Paradise Lost, Book IV, in the lower margin.


  • Condition:  This print is in excellent condition, with three horizontal folds, as issued, and no marks, rips, or tears. It is blank on the back, with no printing on the reverse side. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.


  • A caption in the upper margin reads "Supplement to The National Geographic Magazine December, 1911 Gilbert H. Grosvenor, Editor." It is copyrighted © 1912 by the National Geographic Society in the lower corner.


  • Alexandre Bougault (1851-1911) was a French photographer active in North Africa, Tunisia, and Algeria in the late 19th century. This image of "The Palms" is an original, authentic antique print from one of his photographs, and it was published more than 110 years ago.


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