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Loading a vat with plant, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617935 Loading a vat with plant, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Plate 7 from The Planting & Manufacture of Indigo in India 29 Photographic views, Allahabad 1877
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Allahabad Attar Pradesh Bamboo Behar Bihar British Empire British Imperialism Crop Cultivation Fields Indigo Langot Loincloth Manufacture Oscar Mallitte Overseer Plantation Planting
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating 1877 albumen silver print, "Loading a vat with plant" by Oscar Jean Baptiste Mallitte. This rare and intriguing photograph, held in the prestigious J. Paul Getty Museum, offers a glimpse into the past with its depiction of a laborious industrial process. The rich, textured details of the print are beautifully preserved behind the high-quality glass, making this a stunning addition to any home or office. Bring history into your space with this timeless piece from Media Storehouse.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 20.8cm (9.6" x 8.2")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, titled "Loading a vat with plant, 1877" offers a glimpse into the world of colonial India during the height of British imperialism. Taken by Oscar Jean Baptiste Mallitte, a renowned photographer of his time, this albumen silver print showcases Plate 7 from his series "The Planting & Manufacture of Indigo in India". In this particular image, we witness an overseer supervising workers as they load vats with indigo plants on a plantation in Behar, India. The scene is filled with activity and labor as native workers dressed in traditional loincloths diligently carry bamboo baskets filled with indigo plants to be processed. The photograph not only captures the industrial aspect of indigo cultivation but also provides insight into the social dynamics between the British colonizers and Indian laborers. The presence of the overseer wearing a turban signifies both authority and control over these workers. Mallitte's composition skillfully highlights the vastness of the plantation fields while emphasizing individual figures engaged in their daily tasks. This image serves as a powerful visual representation of agriculture and industry under British rule in colonial India. Now housed at J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA, this remarkable piece invites viewers to reflect upon themes such as commerce, colonialism, and cultural exchange that defined this era.
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