Shah Hamdan Mosque, Srinagar, Kashmir
1894
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1894
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Shah Hamdan Mosque, Srinagar, Kashmir is a 1894 photographic by J.W. Groves, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The image shows a black and white photograph of the interior of a mosque. The scene is set in a large, open space with high ceilings and arches. People are gathered in the center, some sitting and others standing. The photograph is taken from a distance, capturing the grandeur of the mosque's architecture. The details of the building's design are visible, including the intricate patterns and textures of the walls and floors. This photograph is a great example of the work of Groves, J.W., an artist who captured the beauty of everyday life and architecture in his photographs.
The photograph depicts the Shah Hamdan Mosque in Srinagar, Kashmir, captured in 1894 by J.W. Groves. The image shows the mosque's distinctive arches, with a group of people gathered outside observing the camera. The scene is presented in black and white, without any mounting.
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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