Man on Horseback in Traditional Attire, Tetuán (Spanish Protectorate in Morocco), 1943: Local Troops/Gumier Campaign during World War II

This monochrome photograph, dated August 1, 1943, by "FOTOGRAFO TETUAN," depicts a man on horseback in a barren landscape, wearing traditional attire including a turban. The image is noted in archival text with "gumier manogen a a campaña d pauferauni" (likely referring to local troops/gummies/campaign). The photograph suggests a Middle Eastern or North African context, capturing the desolation of the desert environment. Historically, such photos often served Western curiosity about these regions while simultaneously reflecting and participating in colonial narratives. The date (1943) places the photo during World War II, a period when Tetuán was part of the Spanish Protectorate in Morocco, adding specific geopolitical context to the portrayal of local military or daily life.