Ubud, Bali, 1949
Photograph
1949 (made)
1949 (made)
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Black and white photograph depicting two bare-chested women at a market in Ubud, carrying baskets on their heads. One of the women is very old with a visible rib cage and a withered chest, while the other is young and holds her hand up to steady her basket. There are other baskets visible in the background, laden with fruit and vegetables.
Object details
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| Title | Ubud, Bali, 1949 |
| Materials and techniques | Silver bromide print |
| Brief description | Black and white photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicting two women at a market in Ubud, carrying baskets on their heads. Bali, 1949. |
| Physical description | Black and white photograph depicting two bare-chested women at a market in Ubud, carrying baskets on their heads. One of the women is very old with a visible rib cage and a withered chest, while the other is young and holds her hand up to steady her basket. There are other baskets visible in the background, laden with fruit and vegetables. |
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| Accession number | PH.779-1978 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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