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Framed Print : Native Servants Felice Beato English born Italy
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Native Servants Felice Beato English born Italy
Native Servants; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); India; 1858 - 1859; Albumen silver print
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 18488425
© Liszt Collection
1832 1858 1859 1909 Born Italy Felice Beato
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the stunning addition to our Framed Prints collection: "Native Servants" by Felice Beato. This captivating 19th-century photograph, sourced from the renowned Liszt Collection, transports you back in time to India during the 1850s. English-born Italian photographer Felice Beato masterfully captures the essence of this historical era with his exquisite albumen silver print. Witness the intricate details and rich tones brought to life in this beautiful framed piece, perfect for adding depth and character to any room in your home or office. A true conversation starter and an invaluable addition to your art collection.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Liszt Collection transports us back to 19th-century India, offering a glimpse into the lives of native servants through the lens of renowned photographer Felice Beato. Born in Italy but later becoming an English citizen, Beato had a keen eye for capturing cultural diversity and social dynamics. The image showcases a group of native servants in their traditional attire, standing against a backdrop that hints at the opulence and grandeur of colonial India. The subjects' expressions are stoic yet revealing, hinting at their complex relationship with their British employers. Beato's mastery is evident in his use of albumen silver print technique, which lends an ethereal quality to the photograph. The soft tones and delicate details enhance our understanding of this historical moment frozen in time. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this print serves as a valuable document shedding light on the often overlooked narratives of those who played crucial roles behind closed doors during colonial times. It invites contemplation about power dynamics, cultural exchange, and identity within imperial contexts. As we engage with this remarkable piece from the Liszt Collection, let us reflect upon how photography can be both artistry and historical record - preserving stories that might otherwise have been forgotten or ignored.
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