DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage photograph of Hooghly river, an arm of the Ganges River in West Bengal state of northeastern India. It provides access to Kolkata from the Bay of Bengal.
It is formed by the junction of the Bhagirathi and Jalangi rivers at Nabadwip. The river was an important transport route which made the port an important trade hub. The Dutch, Danish, British, French, Belgian and German trade activities flourished in this area.
Eventually, British dominance was able to edge out other European competition. In 1690, Job Charnock, shifted the British trading hub from the Hooghly town to Calcutta, which was closer to the Bay of Bengal.
This photograph shows a ghat on River Hooghly. The numerous boats and vessels stand testament to the river's importance as a trade and transport channel.
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Artist Name
Unknown Photographer
Width Range
Less than 610 mm - 24 inches,610 mm - 24 inches to 1220 mm - 48 inches
Height Range
Less than 610 mm - 24 inches
Medium
Archival Paper
Edition
Open Edition
Specifications
● High-quality reproduction of vintage photographs
● Printed on enhanced matte archival paper with archival inks
● Superior quality frames
● Sturdy rear panel made from special board
● Hangers included for easy installation
Provenance
From the Prshant Lahoti Collection, part of Kalakriti Archives, Hyderabad. A private archive comprising of collection of historical maps, photographs, and popular prints of Indian Sub-continent.
Framing
With Framing
Year
1880 c.
