The Ghat of Dasaswa Medh, Bénarès

Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a sepia-toned photograph of a riverside scene. The riverbank has a steep incline covered in dirt and wooden planks. A large body of water is on the left side. Several boats are on the water and on the shore. On the right side, there are several buildings with ornate architecture. Some of the buildings have pointed roofs and arches. People are standing around on the shore and on the riverbank. The sky appears hazy. The photograph is mounted on a beige background. Text at the bottom of the photograph reads "LE CHAT DE DASASWA MEDH | THE GHAT OF DASASWA MEDH" and "Bénarès".