Hazratbal Mosque, Dahl Lake, Kashmir
1894
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1894
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Hazratbal Mosque, Dahl Lake, Kashmir is a 1894 photographic by J.W. Groves, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The image presents a serene black and white photograph of a mosque situated by a lake. The mosque's architecture is characterized by a series of arches and a central dome, while the surrounding landscape features trees and a body of water in the foreground. In the foreground, a dirt path leads up to the mosque, flanked by trees on either side. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and peacefulness. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who captured this scene, you might want to look up Groves, J.W.
The photograph depicts two structures with grass-covered roofs, situated near the Dal Lake in Kashmir. The building on the right features intricate exterior ornamentation, while the structure on the left appears simpler in design.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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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