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Cutting indigo plant in the field and loading carts, 1877 (albumen silver print)
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Cutting indigo plant in the field and loading carts, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617933 Cutting indigo plant in the field and loading carts, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Plate 5 from The Planting & Manufacture of Indigo in India 29 Photographic views, Allahabad 1877
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Allahabad Attar Pradesh Behar Bihar British Empire British Imperialism Bullock Carts Colony Crop Cultivation Dhoti Fields Indigo Langot Loincloth Manufacture Oscar Mallitte Overseer Plantation Planting
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This photograph, titled "Cutting indigo plant in the field and loading carts, 1877" transports us back to a significant era in India's history. Taken by Oscar Jean Baptiste Mallitte, this albumen silver print showcases the laborious process of cultivating indigo plants during British colonial rule. The image captures a bustling scene in an indigo plantation located in Behar, India. Native workers dressed in traditional loincloths and turbans can be seen meticulously cutting indigo plants with sharp sickles. The overseer stands tall, observing their work with authority. In the background, carts loaded with freshly cut indigo leaves await transportation to the factory for further processing. This photograph not only documents the industrial aspect of British imperialism but also sheds light on the agricultural practices that sustained it. The fields stretch endlessly under a clear sky as bulllocks patiently wait for their turn to pull heavy loads. Mallitte's lens skillfully captures both the physicality of labor and the beauty of nature intertwined within this colonial industry. Through his lens, we catch a glimpse into a time when commerce thrived through cultivation and manufacturing processes like dye production. Preserved by J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA, this remarkable piece serves as a visual testament to India's rich history while inviting viewers to contemplate its complex relationship with British imperialism during that period.
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