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Sowing with drills, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617932 Sowing with drills, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Plate 4 from The Planting & Manufacture of Indigo in India 29 Photographic views, Allahabad 1877
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Media ID 25133730
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Allahabad Attar Pradesh Behar Bihar British Empire British Imperialism Bullock Crop Cultivation Drill Drills Fields Indigo Langot Loincloth Manufacture Oscar Mallitte Overseer Pith Helmet Plantation Planter Planting Seed Sowing
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of Oscar Jean Baptiste Mallitte's 'Sowing with Drills, 1877' Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite albumen silver print, sourced from Bridgeman Images and the J. Paul Getty Museum, captures the essence of rural life in the late 19th century. The intricate details of the scene, where farmers meticulously sow their fields with drills, are brought to life in this stunning piece. Add this captivating work of art to your collection and bring a touch of history and elegance to your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.7cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 "Sowing with drills, 1877" captures a significant moment in the history of British imperialism in India. Taken by Oscar Jean Baptiste Mallitte, this albumen silver print showcases the process of indigo cultivation during that era. The image portrays a scene from an indigo plantation in Behar, India. In the foreground, workers dressed in traditional loincloths diligently sow seeds using drills under the watchful eye of an overseer. The presence of colonial influence is evident through the attire worn by some individuals - pith helmets symbolizing British authority. The vast fields stretch into the distance, highlighting both the scale and importance of agriculture within this colonial industry. Bullocks can be seen pulling plows as they assist in preparing the soil for planting. Mallitte's photograph offers us a glimpse into a time when India was under British rule and its resources were exploited for commercial gain. It serves as a reminder of how colonialism shaped not only industries but also landscapes and lives across nations. Displayed at J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA, this powerful image invites viewers to reflect on themes such as labor exploitation, cultural assimilation, and imperial dominance while appreciating Mallitte's skillful composition and technical prowess behind capturing this historical moment through photography.
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