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Village scene in India, overhanging trees, c. 1880 s
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Village scene in India, overhanging trees, c. 1880 s
Village scene in India, overhanging trees, c.1880 s
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This photograph captures the essence of rural India during the late 19th century. The image, taken around 1880, presents a serene village scene where the pastoral beauty of the land is intertwined with the daily life of its inhabitants. The trees, lush and overhanging, provide a canopy of shade over the thatched huts, their branches reaching out like protective arms. The people in this ethnographic snapshot are dressed in traditional attire, their faces etched with the marks of time and the elements. Their expressions are calm and contemplative, as if lost in thought or in communion with nature. The scene is a window into a bygone era, a time when life moved at a slower pace and the rhythms of the natural world held sway. The photograph, with its rich historical context, offers a glimpse into the indigenous culture and early 19th-century life in India, a time of great change and transition. This image is an invaluable addition to any collection of early travel photography, ethnographic records, or historical archives.
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