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The Upper Himmalayahs. View on the New Road Near Rogi
The Upper Himmalayahs. View on the New Road Near Rogi is a photography by the Impressionist artist Samuel Bourne. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This photograph, 'The Upper Himmalayahs.
About this work
Overview
This photograph, 'The Upper Himmalayahs. View on the New Road Near Rogi,' is part of an album of 50 images taken in the 1860s. It captures a rugged Himalayan landscape with a winding mountain road.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a steep mountain road traversing jagged Himalayan peaks, with small figures and pack animals making their way along it, offering a glimpse into the region's topography and traditional modes of transportation.
Technique & Style
The photograph was taken using a heavy glass-plate camera, a technology that allowed for detailed records of the landscape, as seen in the clarity of this image.
History & Provenance
The photograph is one of the earliest clear visual records of the Himalayan region before the advent of modern roads and tourism, taken by Bourne during his travels in India in the 1860s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Bourne was a British photographer known for his prolific seven years' work in India, from 1863 to 1870.
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