A 1865 lithograph by C. Mariani depicting a woman and child in the Algiers Kasbah, printed by the Parisian firm of Victor Jacques Bertauts.

This lithograph, titled 'Femme du quartier de la Kasbah, Alger', captures a scene from the mid-nineteenth century. Produced in 1865, the work reflects the European fascination with North African subjects during the period of Orientalism. The composition features a woman standing in a narrow street, carrying a basket, accompanied by a young child. The architectural elements, such as the thick, textured walls and the small, barred window, suggest the dense urban environment of the Algiers Kasbah.

The artist, C. Mariani, employs a range of grey tones to define the light and shadow within the scene. The sunlight hits the upper portions of the buildings, casting deep shadows that ground the figures. The woman is depicted in traditional attire, her posture calm as she navigates the space. The child, positioned to her side, adds a sense of domestic reality to the composition. The print was published by the firm of Victor Jacques Bertauts in Paris, a printer known for high-quality lithographic reproductions of contemporary art.

This piece offers a glimpse into the visual documentation of Algiers during the colonial era. The lithographic technique allows for a soft transition between light and dark, giving the stone-built environment a tactile quality. The work is presented on paper with the original publication details, including the title and date, printed below the image. It provides a clear example of the mid-Victorian interest in ethnographic and travel-related imagery, rendered with technical precision.