Samuel Bourne, a renowned British expeditionary photographer, traveled extensively in India from 1863 to 1869, capturing both architectural and natural landscapes. His photographs balanced structured forms with the grandeur of nature, often including people for scale but emphasizing the dominance of the environment. Leaving a banking career in 1862, Bourne pursued his passion for photography,… Continue reading Views of India!
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The First Lady’s Trip to India!
In March 1962, Jacqueline Kennedy, the First Lady of the United States, embarked on a highly publicized goodwill tour of India. While the media extensively covered her elegant fashion choices, her visit was much more than a mere spectacle of style. Acting as an informal diplomat, Kennedy strengthened Indo-American relations and deepened her personal appreciation… Continue reading The First Lady’s Trip to India!
Views in India!
George Francis White (1808–1898) was a colonel in the British Army who served in the British Raj. He was also an amateur artist and while stationed in India produced a book of engravings and sketches called, Views in India, Chiefly among the Himalaya Mountains.
Incredıble !ndia
India’s rich cultural and architectural heritage has been documented by many photographers over the years, but few have captured its grandeur as exquisitely as Lala Deen Dayal (1844–1905). One of India’s pioneering photographers, Dayal’s work stands as a testament to the artistry and precision of early photography. His photographs, taken in the 1880s and included… Continue reading Incredıble !ndia