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Indigo boilers and fecula table, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617940 Indigo boilers and fecula table, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Plate 12 from The Planting & Manufacture of Indigo in India 29 Photographic views, Allahabad 1877
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Media ID 25159772
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Allahabad Attar Pradesh Behar Bihar British Empire British Imperialism Concentrated Crop Cultivation Filter Indigo Liquid Manufacture Oscar Mallitte Plantation Planting Straining Filtering
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's exquisite reproduction of Oscar Jean Baptiste Mallitte's 1877 albumen silver print, "Indigo boilers and fecula table." This captivating photograph from Bridgeman Images, sourced from the J. Paul Getty Museum, transports you to a bygone era with its intricate details of the industrial indigo production process. Add this timeless piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, titled "Indigo boilers and fecula table, 1877" transports us back in time to the heart of India's indigo industry during the British colonial era. The image, captured by Oscar Jean Baptiste Mallitte, showcases a bustling interior scene within an indigo factory. The composition focuses on two significant elements: the indigo boilers and the fecula table. These central features symbolize both the labor-intensive process of dye production and the intricate craftsmanship involved. Surrounding them are workers diligently engaged in their tasks, showcasing their dedication to this vital industry. The photograph offers a glimpse into a world shaped by colonialism and industrialization. It highlights the complex dynamics between native workers and British imperialists as they collaborated or clashed within this economic system. The concentrated liquid being strained through filters represents not only commerce but also power dynamics at play. Mallitte's lens captures every detail with precision, emphasizing textures, patterns, and lighting that bring life to this historical moment. This albumen silver print is part of a larger series documenting "The Planting & Manufacture of Indigo in India". Its inclusion in J. Paul Getty Museum's collection further solidifies its significance as an artistic representation of Indian agriculture and manufacturing practices during that period. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are reminded of how photography can transport us across time and space while shedding light on important chapters in our shared history.
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