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In the Shalimar Bagh, Dahl Lake, Kashmir

J.W. Groves

1894

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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In the Shalimar Bagh, Dahl Lake, Kashmir is a 1894 photographic by J.W. Groves, a Impressionism work, 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 photograph shows a serene scene in a garden. In the foreground, a tree stands on the left, while a path leads to a small, open structure in the center. The structure is surrounded by trees and bushes, with a mountain visible in the background. The photograph is a beautiful representation of a peaceful outdoor setting. The use of black and white adds to the sense of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used in this photograph, you might want to look into the work of other artists who have used chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in an image.

The story of this work

Overview

A black-and-white photograph from 1894 depicts a building nestled among trees, with a steep mountain rising in the background.

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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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