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Dervish and penitent, Russian Geogia; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. Creator: Nicholas Rowe
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Dervish and penitent, Russian Geogia; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. Creator: Nicholas Rowe
Dervish and penitent, Russian Geogia; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
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1870s Bates Henry Walter Bates Hw Cassell Petter Galpin Dervish Follower Followers Georgia Georgian Henry Walter Bates Hw Bates Illustrated Travels Nicholas Rowe Penitence Penitent Petter And Galpin Priest Rowe Nicholas Sufi Western Asia Cassell
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This evocative photograph, titled 'Dervish and Penitent, Russian Georgia; A Journey on the Volga' by British photographer Nicholas Rowe, captures a poignant moment of spiritual devotion in the late 19th century. The image, published in Henry Walter Bates' 'Illustrated Travels' in the 1880s, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of the Georgian region, which was then part of the Russian Empire. The photograph depicts a Dervish, a member of the Sufi Islamic religious order, in a deep state of penitence, with his face buried in the hands of a fellow follower. The pair are clad in traditional garb, their dark robes contrasting starkly against the whitewashed walls of a Georgian building. The background is filled with a crowd of onlookers, their curious expressions hinting at the fascination and intrigue that such spiritual displays could evoke. The photograph is a testament to the enduring allure of the East, which had long held a magnetic pull for European travelers. The image invites us to explore the depths of human emotion and the complexities of religious practices that transcend geographical and cultural boundaries. The photograph's timeless quality, coupled with the rich historical context provided by Bates' travelogue, makes it an invaluable addition to any collection of 19th-century photography and Asian art.
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