Lahore. 1948
Photograph
1948 (made)
1948 (made)
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Black and white photograph depicting a group of sombre people in Lahore. They are in some sort of light temporary structure or shelter. There is a large wooden pole in the centre and many bundles of fabric and sleeping people surround those who are seated or standing. In the fore-ground is a bare-chested man with a worried expression, and there is a woman behind him who appears to be deep in thought or praying.
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Title | Lahore. 1948 (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Black and white photograph |
Brief description | Black and white photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicting a group of sombre people in Lahore. Pakistan, 1948. |
Physical description | Black and white photograph depicting a group of sombre people in Lahore. They are in some sort of light temporary structure or shelter. There is a large wooden pole in the centre and many bundles of fabric and sleeping people surround those who are seated or standing. In the fore-ground is a bare-chested man with a worried expression, and there is a woman behind him who appears to be deep in thought or praying. |
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Accession number | PH.759-1978 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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