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The Ghat of Vishnoo Pud, Bénarès

Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a riverside scene. A large stone temple with a pointed roof and intricate carvings stands on the right side. In the foreground, people are gathered near a body of water with boats. There are several umbrellas and canopies providing shade. The background shows a cityscape along the riverbank. The sky appears clear. The photograph is mounted on a beige background with text at the bottom. The text reads "LE GHAT DE VISHNOU PUD | THE GHAT OF VISHNOO PUD" and "Bénarès".

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900 × 802 px
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