First World War Postcard of the 'Statute of Nubar Pasha', Alexandria

1904 - 1919
Overview

A sepia-coloured artistic postcard depicting the statue of a man located in a formal city square. The man is seated in a chair, wearing local robes and a fez and holding a large tablet. The statue sits atop a high plinth which has Arabic writing on it. There is a small garden surrounding the statue with a low ornate metal fence and wall. The square has several trees lining it together with light poles and a tall column. There is a road at the edge of the square and buildings can be seen on two sides. The postcard is in very good condition with no damage. The left edge has perforations that suggest it was separated from another card. The front is printed with a description of the image, and the reverse has proforma printing.

Historical information

This image depicts the 1903 statue of Nubar PASHA, the first Prime Minister of Egypt, by French sculptor Denys-Pierre PUECH. It was first unveiled in June 1904 in the main Alexandria square and much later moved to a courtyard of Alexandria's Mohammed Ali Theatre. The figure of Pasha is seated on a chair and holding a tablet with scales on it. The pedestal bears the inscription ‘La justice est la base de tout gouvernement’ (Justice is the foundation of all government).

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-12-2022.1.147
Item type
Postcards
Material
Card
Width
135 mm
Height or length
87 mm
Inscriptions and markings

In machine printing, on the front “Monument Nubar Pasch - Alexandrie”. On the reverse “Carte Postale / Union Postale Universelle / SERIE 210 / THE CAIRO POSTCARD TRUST - CAIRO 54517.”

Contextual information

The Cairo Postcard Trust (founded in the early 20th century) is one of the most famous and trusted publishers of vintage Egyptian postcards. These highly collectible, antique photographs and artistic illustrations document the golden age of travel in Cairo, capturing historical landmarks, bustling streets, and the pyramids.

Place made
Egypt
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Well provenanced
Google Maps search term / URL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8
Last modified
Wednesday, 5 August, 2026
Completeness
100
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Postcard Front
Statute of Nubar PASHA, Alexandria
Rear View of Postcard
Reverse of Postcard

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