Sri Lanka 1949
Photograph
1949 (made)
1949 (made)
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Silver bromide print depicting a man praying in Sri Lanka by the feet of a colossal statue, probably a statue of Buddha. The feet are upturned with the soles facing out to one side, as if the statue was lying horizontally on it's side, or seated with the legs crossed to out to one side. Part of the legs of the statue are also visible.
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Title | Sri Lanka 1949 |
Materials and techniques | Silver bromide print |
Brief description | Silver bromide print by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicting a man praying in Sri Lanka by the feet of a colossal statue, probably Buddha. Sri Lanka, 1949. |
Physical description | Silver bromide print depicting a man praying in Sri Lanka by the feet of a colossal statue, probably a statue of Buddha. The feet are upturned with the soles facing out to one side, as if the statue was lying horizontally on it's side, or seated with the legs crossed to out to one side. Part of the legs of the statue are also visible. |
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Accession number | PH.772-1978 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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