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India - women preparing a corpse for cremation, Calcutta
Vintage 19th century photograph, India - women preparing a corpse for cremation, Burning Ghat, Calcutta
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Media ID 23420286
© Mary Evans / Pump Park Photography
Adult Burning Calcutta Colony Corpse Cremation Ghat Preparing Stretcher
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the rich history of India with our vintage print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This poignant 19th century photograph captures a profound moment in Calcutta's Burning Ghat, where women tenderly prepare a deceased loved one for cremation. The intricate details and authenticity of this image transport you to another era, making it a captivating addition to any space. Embrace the beauty and depth of human traditions with our Media Storehouse range of poster prints.
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 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 evocative vintage photograph captures a poignant moment in the daily life of Calcutta's Burning Ghat during the late 19th century. The image portrays a group of women preparing a deceased adult for cremation, a sacred ritual deeply rooted in the Hindu culture of India. The scene unfolds outdoors, amidst the grandeur of the ghat's ancient architecture, with the smoke from previous cremations rising in the background. The women, dressed in traditional attire, work diligently and with reverence, their faces etched with solemnity and determination. They carefully lay the body on a wooden stretcher, adorned with colorful fabrics and flowers, before performing the necessary rituals to ensure the soul's peaceful transition to the next world. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich and complex history of India during the colonial era, when the British Raj held sway over the subcontinent. The Burning Ghat, a popular tourist attraction for the colonial elite, served as a stark reminder of the stark contrasts between the two cultures. The image invites us to reflect on the profound significance of death and the enduring power of tradition in the face of imperial influence. The photograph, taken in the 1870s, 1880s, or 1890s, is a testament to the beauty and complexity of India's past, offering a poignant reminder of the human experience and the universal themes of life, death, and the passage of time.
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