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Gusinoozersky datsan. Masks of gods, early 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
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Gusinoozersky datsan. Masks of gods, early 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Gusinoozersky datsan. Masks of gods, early 19th century.
This album consists of fifty-three photographs by the Siberian photographer N. A. Charushin. Most of the photographs were taken on the Udunginsk and Circumbaikal Roads and represent images of bridges, rail stations, quays, ferries, and other construction
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This print showcases the Gusinoozersky datsan, a Buddhist monastery located in Siberia. Created by Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin in the early 19th century, this image transports us back to a time when spirituality and culture thrived in this remote corner of Asia.
The photograph captures an array of masks representing various gods within the Buddhist pantheon. These intricately crafted masks are believed to embody the divine spirits they represent, adding an air of mystique and reverence to the scene. The attention to detail is remarkable, with each mask reflecting its own unique personality and character.
Charushin's photography album consists of fifty-three images that provide a glimpse into life along the Udunginsk and Circumbaikal Roads during this era. Bridges, rail stations, quays, ferries, and other construction projects feature prominently throughout his collection, offering a valuable historical record of infrastructure development at that time.
As we delve deeper into this photograph's details, we are transported not only through space but also across centuries. It serves as a testament to Russia's rich cultural heritage as well as its deep connection with neighboring countries like China and Mongolia.
Preserved within the Library of Congress' Congressional Library archives today, Charushin's work stands as a significant contribution to both photographic artistry and historical documentation. Through his lens, he captured not just buildings or landscapes but also moments frozen in time – moments that allow us to appreciate the beauty found in religion, tradition, fashion clothing styles worn by people from diverse backgrounds.
This print invites viewers on an immersive journey through history while celebrating the intersection between artistry and spirituality in 19th-century Siberia.
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