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The Main Street in the Bazaar at Caubul in the Fruit Season, c
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The Main Street in the Bazaar at Caubul in the Fruit Season, c
5929486 A The Main Street in the Bazaar at Caubul in the Fruit SeasonA, c.1839 (lithograph, tinted) by Atkinson, James (1780-1852) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A The Main Street in the Bazaar at Caubul in the Fruit SeasonA, 1839 (c).
Tinted lithograph from bound volume of 26 tinted lithographs, Sketches in Afghanistan, 1838-1842, by Louis and Charles Haghe after James Atkinson, published by Henry Graves and Company and J W Allen and Company, 1 July 1842.
In summer of 1839 the British-Indian Army of the Indus, under the command of Sir John Keane, captured Kandahar and the fortress of Ghazni. They then advanced north towards Kabul. Dost Mohammed fled from the capital and Shah Shuja was duly installed as Emir in August 1839. Atkinson (1780-1852), who accompanied the invasion force as a Superintending Surgeon, sketched several views of the Kabul bazaar during the British occupation.); eNational Army Museum; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22588278
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The Main Street in the Bazaar at Caubul in the Fruit Season
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is a captivating lithograph that takes us back to 1839, during the British occupation of Kabul. This vibrant print, tinted with delicate hues, showcases the bustling main street of the bazaar in all its glory. As we gaze upon this historical artwork, we are transported to a time when Afghanistan's capital was undergoing significant changes. The British-Indian Army had captured Kandahar and Ghazni before advancing towards Kabul. Dost Mohammed had fled, making way for Shah Shuja as Emir. In this scene, artist James Atkinson captures the essence of daily life in Kabul's bazaar during the fruit season. The street comes alive with merchants and shoppers alike, engrossed in their activities amidst an array of colorful stalls selling fresh produce. Fruits overflow from baskets and crates while vendors skillfully negotiate prices with eager customers. Atkinson's attention to detail allows us to immerse ourselves fully in this vibrant atmosphere. From intricately designed storefronts adorned with Persian motifs to men clad in traditional attire haggling over goods – every element adds depth and authenticity to this snapshot of Afghan history. This lithograph is part of a larger collection titled "Sketches in Afghanistan" which provides invaluable insights into both military operations and civilian life during this period. It serves as a testament not only to Atkinson's artistic talent but also his role as a Superintending Surgeon accompanying the invasion force. "The Main Street in the Bazaar at Caubul" invites us on a journey through time, offering glimpses into an era long gone yet forever preserved within its intricate details.
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