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Calcutta. The Custom House Landing Place. Shipping in the River Hoogly

Samuel Bourne

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a large body of water with numerous ships docked. Ships have multiple masts with rigging and are positioned on the water and on the shore. On the shore, there are piles of barrels, a group of people dressed in white and light-colored clothing, and a donkey or a horse. In the background, there are more ships and buildings. The photograph is taken from a low angle, looking out over the shore and water. The image shows a busy and active scene with many objects and people. The sepia tone of the photograph gives it an aged appearance.

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900 × 525 px
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