A fisherman and his son, Puri, Orissa 1980
Photograph
1980 (made)
1980 (made)
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Black and white photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicting a fisherman and his son, Puri, in Orissa (Odisha). The fisherman has his back to the camera and wears only a small loin cloth. He is carrying fishing nets in both hands on the beach whilst his naked son hugs him round the thighs. There are long thin boats visible higher up on the beach in the background.
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Title | A fisherman and his son, Puri, Orissa 1980 |
Materials and techniques | Black and white photograph |
Brief description | Black and white photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicting a fisherman and his son, Puri, in Orissa (Odisha). India, 1980. |
Physical description | Black and white photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicting a fisherman and his son, Puri, in Orissa (Odisha). The fisherman has his back to the camera and wears only a small loin cloth. He is carrying fishing nets in both hands on the beach whilst his naked son hugs him round the thighs. There are long thin boats visible higher up on the beach in the background. |
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Accession number | PH.679-1980 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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