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A Woman at the Well, Jeypore, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
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A Woman at the Well, Jeypore, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Woman at the Well, Jeypore, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]
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Adam And Charles Adam And Charles Black British India Chore Chores Daily Life Flora Annie Flora Annie Steel Imperialism Jaipur Local People Menpes Mortimer Luddington Mortimer Luddington Menpes Pastel Rajasthan Sari Steel Water Well Hindoostan
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This print titled "A Woman at the Well, Jeypore, 1905" takes us back to a bygone era in Rajasthan, India. The artist behind this remarkable piece is Mortimer Luddington Menpes, whose talent shines through in capturing the essence of daily life in early 20th century India. In this outdoor scene, we see a solitary woman dressed in vibrant yellow attire against the backdrop of an urban setting. She stands gracefully near a water well, her sari flowing delicately as she holds onto the vessel used for drawing water. The pastel colors and intricate details bring out the beauty of her traditional clothing and highlight the rich cultural heritage of Jaipur. This portrait not only showcases one person's chore but also provides us with a glimpse into local life during British imperialism in Hindoostan. It serves as a reminder of how people went about their daily routines amidst societal changes brought about by colonial rule. The print collector29 has carefully preserved this piece from Flora A. Steel's book "India" published by Adam & Charles Black in London in 1905. Through this image, we can appreciate both Menpes' artistic skill and Steel's insightful text that accompanies it. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us reflect on the resilience and strength embodied by women like her who played an integral role in shaping their communities throughout history.
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