Tamil Nadu. Madura. 1950
Photograph
1950 (made)
1950 (made)
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Silver bromide print depicting an emaciated child in Madurai being carried by a woman. The viewer only sees the shoulder and arm of the woman. A traditional cart is visible to the right of the pair, with a large wooden wheel.
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Title | Tamil Nadu. Madura. 1950 (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Silver bromide print |
Brief description | Silver bromide print by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicting an emaciated child in Madurai being carried by a woman. India, 1950. |
Physical description | Silver bromide print depicting an emaciated child in Madurai being carried by a woman. The viewer only sees the shoulder and arm of the woman. A traditional cart is visible to the right of the pair, with a large wooden wheel. |
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Accession number | PH.752-1978 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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