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Gulmarg, Kashmir, by J.W. Groves, photographic, 1894

Gulmarg, Kashmir

J.W. Groves

1894

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Gulmarg, Kashmir is a 1894 photographic by J.W. Groves, a Impressionism work, depicting Watercourse, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
J.W. Groves
When & what style?
1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a mountain valley. Trees cover the hillsides, and a winding stream cuts through the center. Snow dusts the higher slopes, while the lower areas stay dark and green. The photo was taken in 1894 by a man named Groves. He focused on real details—no fancy brushstrokes, just sharp lines and natural light. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A black-and-white photograph from 1894 depicts a valley in Gulmarg, Kashmir, framed by pine trees.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

J.W. Groves

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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