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Grand Breach Cashmere Bastion Felice Beato English

Grand Breach at the Cashmere Bastion; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Delhi, India; 1858; Albumen silver print

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Media ID 18489955

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1832 1858 1909 Born Italy Delhi Felice Beato

14"x16" Premium Frame

Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper

FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")

Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")

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.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Grand Breach at the Cashmere Bastion" captures a pivotal moment in history, frozen in time by the lens of renowned photographer Felice Beato. Taken in Delhi, India, in 1858, this albumen silver print showcases Beato's exceptional talent for capturing both the grandeur and devastation of war. The image transports us to a tumultuous period during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 when British forces fought against Indian rebels seeking independence from colonial rule. The Cashmere Bastion, an important stronghold within Delhi's city walls, became a focal point of intense fighting. In this photograph, we witness the aftermath of a fierce battle as smoke billows from crumbling structures and debris litters the ground. The breach in the bastion's defenses serves as a poignant reminder of both human resilience and vulnerability. Beato's composition skillfully balances light and shadow to emphasize dramatic contrasts between destruction and hope. His meticulous attention to detail allows us to appreciate architectural intricacies even amidst chaos. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from Liszt Collection, we are transported back to that fateful day in 1858 when conflict raged on these very grounds. This photograph stands as a testament not only to Beato's artistic prowess but also as an enduring record of one chapter in India's struggle for independence.

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