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Major Cavagnari C.S.I. and Sirdars

John Burke

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows Major Cavagnari C.S.I. and Sirdars by John Burke. The photograph is in black and white. Major Cavagnari sits in the center, wearing a military uniform and a pith helmet. He is surrounded by many men, all wearing turbans and traditional clothing. The men are seated on rugs on the ground, arranged in two rows that curve around Major Cavagnari. The men in the front row sit cross-legged. Some of the men hold rifles. In the background, there are trees and buildings. The sky appears hazy. The men in the back stand. The building on the left has a window and appears to be made of stone or concrete.

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900 × 592 px
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