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Benares Burning Ghat Samuel Bourne English 1834
Benares; The Burning Ghat; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Benares, India, Asia; 1865-1866; Albumen silver print
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1834 1865 1866 Asia Benares Samuel Bourne Burning Ghat
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the rich history and culture of India with our stunning Benares Burning Ghat poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite 1834 photograph by Samuel Bourne captures the sacred Burning Ghat in Benares, India, a place of cremation and spiritual significance for Hindus. The hauntingly beautiful image, taken from the Liszt Collection, is an albumen silver print that showcases the timeless essence of this ancient city. Bring the mystical allure of Asia into your home or office with this captivating and authentic work of art.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 54.8cm x 42cm (21.6" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 print titled "Benares Burning Ghat" by Samuel Bourne takes us on a visual journey to the sacred city of Benares in India. The image, captured between 1865 and 1866, showcases the remarkable talent of this English photographer who beautifully portrays the essence of this ancient city. The photograph depicts a scene at the burning ghat, an important site for Hindu cremation rituals. The composition is strikingly powerful as it captures both the solemnity and intensity of these ceremonies. The flickering flames illuminate the faces of mourners gathered around funeral pyres, their expressions reflecting grief and acceptance simultaneously. Bourne's use of albumen silver print enhances every detail within the frame, allowing viewers to appreciate not only the physical surroundings but also sense the spiritual significance that permeates through this place. From intricate architectural details to billowing smoke rising into a hazy sky, each element contributes to creating an evocative atmosphere. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking image from Liszt Collection, we are transported back in time to witness a profound cultural tradition that has endured for centuries. It serves as a reminder of our shared humanity and how different cultures express their beliefs surrounding life and death. This print by Samuel Bourne encapsulates his mastery in capturing poignant moments while offering us an opportunity for reflection on themes such as mortality, spirituality, and cultural diversity.
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