J Burlington Smith Collection

A bazaar in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co

A food market in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co

A Nepalese woman with her child, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co. Ltd (Middlesbrough, c1910)

Thubten Gyatso (1876-1933), the 13th Dalai Lama of Tibet, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co

Two Sikkimese men, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co. Ltd (Middlesbrough, c1910)

A Tibetan woman, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co. Ltd (Middlesbrough, c1910)

A labourer carrying tea, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co

A native of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co

A Bhutia woman, c1910. The Bhutias are people of Tibetan origin who migrated to Sikkim and other parts of India and Bhutan some time after the 15th century

A portrait of Lepchas, West Bengal, India, c1910. The Lepcha are the aboriginal inhabitants of present day Sikkim. Many Lepcha are also found in western and southwestern Bhutan

Tibetan mendicants, c1910. The term mendicant refers to begging or relying on charitable donations, and is most widely used for religious followers or ascetics who rely exclusively on charity to

A single loop in the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, India, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co

The Snow Range and Darjeeling from above St Pauls School, West Bengal, India, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J

Last Rays of Light on Kinchenjunga, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co. Ltd (Middlesbrough, c1910)

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"J Burlington Smith: Capturing the Vibrant Tapestry of Darjeeling, West Bengal" Step back in time to c1910 as we delve into the captivating world captured by J Burlington Smith. His lens transports us to a bazaar in Darjeeling, where vibrant colors and exotic aromas fill the air. The bustling food market showcases an array of tantalizing delicacies that awaken the senses. In his travels, Smith encounters a Nepalese woman cradling her child with love and tenderness, reminding us of the universal bond between mother and child. Further along his journey, he captures Thubten Gyatso, the 13th Dalai Lama of Tibet - a figure exuding wisdom and serenity. Smith's lens also focuses on two Sikkimese men who emanate strength and resilience amidst their surroundings. A Tibetan woman's striking beauty shines through his portrait, reflecting both grace and determination. The laborer carrying tea through Darjeeling exemplifies the hardworking spirit that sustains this region's renowned tea industry. Meanwhile, a native of Darjeeling proudly represents their rich cultural heritage. Amongst these diverse faces are Bhutia women adorned in traditional attire - their elegance capturing our imagination. Lepchas pose for another portrait; their unique features tell stories passed down through generations. Tibetan mendicants cross paths with Smith's camera - humble souls seeking spiritual enlightenment against breathtaking Himalayan vistas. And let us not forget the enchanting single loop of the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway snaking its way through picturesque landscapes. Through J Burlington Smith's lens, we witness an era frozen in time - one filled with diversity, resilience, and timeless beauty that still resonates today.