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Calcutta: Fort William, with ships in the foreground
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1750 Calcutta Foreground Fort Will I Am
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" 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 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
F Fort William, Calcutta: A Glance into India's Rich Historical Past This evocative image, titled 'Calcutta: Fort William, with ships in the foreground,' transports us back in time to the bustling port city of Calcutta in the late 1700s. The photograph, captured by an unknown photographer circa 1800, offers a captivating glimpse into India's rich historical past. At the heart of the image lies Fort William, a formidable structure that stands proudly against the backdrop of the Hooghly River. Built in 1696 by the English East India Company, this grand edifice served as a strategic stronghold and administrative center for the British during their colonial rule in India. Its imposing walls and towering bastions have weathered the test of time, bearing witness to the myriad historical events that unfolded within its confines. The foreground of the image is dominated by a fleet of ships, their sails billowing in the wind. These vessels, laden with goods from far-off lands, played a crucial role in Calcutta's commercial prosperity during the colonial era. The bustling port city was a melting pot of diverse cultures, with merchants from across the globe flocking to its shores to trade in spices, textiles, and other valuable commodities. As we delve deeper into the image, we can also notice the bustling activity along the riverbanks. People can be seen going about their daily lives, engaging in various activities, from fishing to trading. The scene is a testament to the vibrant and dynamic nature of Calcutta during this period. This photograph is an invaluable historical document, offering us a rare glimpse into the past. It transports us to a time when Calcutta was a thriving hub of commerce and culture, where the East met the West, and where the course of Indian history was shaped in profound ways.
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