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Samuel Bourne, 1863
Samuel Bourne's 1863 albumen print offers a sweeping panoramic view of Lahore, showcasing the British photographer's mastery in documenting the urban landscapes of India during his influential seven-year tenure.
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Step back in time to 1863 with Samuel Bourne's captivating albumen print, "The City of Lahore. Another View Taken from Huzeer Khan's House." Bourne, a British photographer who spent seven prolific years documenting India, was renowned for his meticulous landscape and architectural studies. This image is a testament to his skill in capturing the grandeur of the subcontinent, transporting us to a bustling Lahore. Bourne, who famously traveled with a retinue of porters to carry his large-format camera and wet-plate collodion equipment, was celebrated for his ability to produce technically superb photographs even in challenging conditions. This work is characteristic of his extensive portfolio of over 2,200 images of India and the Himalayas, showcasing both his artistic eye for composition and his technical mastery of the demanding photographic processes of the 19th century.
The intricate details of the distant architecture
The vastness of the city spreading into the horizon
The play of light and shadow, typical of albumen prints
Samuel Bourne's 1863 albumen print offers a sweeping panoramic view of Lahore, showcasing the British photographer's mastery in documenting the urban landscape…
A bank clerk who quit his job, sailed to India, and hauled cameras up 18,600-foot Himalayan passes to capture 2,200 images.
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