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India / Calcutta / Memorial
Calcutta: the Black Hole memorial
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Media ID 608608
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the rich history and vibrant culture of India with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, exclusively available at Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the haunting memory of the Black Hole of Calcutta, a dark chapter in the city's past. The intricate details of the memorial, bathed in soft light, transport you back in time, offering a glimpse into the colonial era. Add this stunning print to your collection and bring the beauty and history of India into your home or office space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the somber atmosphere of the Memorial for the Victims of the Black Hole of Calcutta, located in the heart of India's historic city, Calcutta (now Kolkata). The memorial, erected in 1910, stands as a testament to one of the most infamous episodes in the city's rich and complex history. The Black Hole of Calcutta was a small dungeon cell in Fort William, a British fortress, where an estimated 146 British soldiers and European civilians were imprisoned on August 20, 1756. The prisoners were left without food or water for several days, and it is believed that only 23 survived the ordeal. The tragic event fueled anti-British sentiment and contributed to the outbreak of the Seven Years' War in India. The memorial, designed by British architect William Emerson, is an obelisk made of white marble, standing approximately 10 meters tall. It is adorned with intricate carvings and inscriptions, including the inscription at its base that reads, "To the memory of the 146 British prisoners who were suffocated in the Black Hole of Calcutta on the 20th of August 1756." The memorial is a significant historical site, attracting visitors from around the world who come to pay their respects and learn about the dark chapter in Calcutta's history. The image of the memorial, with its solemn and reflective atmosphere, serves as a poignant reminder of the past and the enduring power of history to shape our understanding of the world around us.
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