Entrance to New Bazaar, Srinagar, Kashmir
1894
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1894
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Entrance to New Bazaar, Srinagar, Kashmir is a 1894 photographic by J.W. Groves, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This black-and-white photo shows a quiet street in what looks like an old market area. Buildings line both sides, with wooden balconies and arched doorways. The ground is uneven, with a mix of dirt and scattered rocks. A few people are barely visible—one on a balcony, another walking near the stairs. The photo was taken in 1894, showing a moment frozen in time. Notice how the light and shadows create a simple but clear view of daily life. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.
The black-and-white photograph depicts an empty street scene at the entrance to a bazaar in Srinagar, Kashmir, captured in 1894 by J. W. Groves. Several men dressed in tunics and turbans stand along the street, while the surrounding architecture frames the entrance to the market.
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Photographer J.W. Groves captured Kashmir in the 1890s, leaving behind glass-plate prints of landmarks like Nedou’s Hotel in Gulmarg and the post office entrance in Islamabad. His lens framed scenes where locals and…
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