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A Vegetable Market, Peshawur, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
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A Vegetable Market, Peshawur, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Vegetable Market, Peshawur, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]
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Adam And Charles Adam And Charles Black British India Flora Annie Flora Annie Steel Imperialism Local People Market Market Stall Menpes Mortimer Luddington Mortimer Luddington Menpes Northwest Frontier Province Pakistan Pastel Peshawar Steel Street Vendor Vegetable Vegetable Market Vegetable Seller Vegetable Stall Vegetables Hindoostan
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This photo print, titled "A Vegetable Market, Peshawur, 1905" takes us back in time to the bustling streets of India during the early 20th century. Captured by renowned artist Mortimer Luddington Menpes, this vivid image showcases a vibrant vegetable market in Peshawur. The scene is alive with activity as local people go about their daily lives. A group of men can be seen sitting and conversing near a colorful market stall adorned with an array of fresh vegetables. Among them is a hardworking man, his occupation as a street vendor evident from the baskets filled with produce that surround him. The setting exudes the charm and authenticity of rural India, transporting viewers to a different era. The pastel colors add depth and warmth to the portrait-like composition, allowing us to appreciate every intricate detail captured by Menpes' skilled hand. This photograph not only serves as a visual delight but also offers insight into British India's influence on trade and commerce during that period. It provides glimpses into everyday life in Peshawur while highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan's northwest frontier province. As we admire this remarkable piece from Mortimer Luddington Menpes' collection featured in Flora A. Steel's book "India" we are reminded of how art has the power to transcend time and connect us with history's most fascinating moments.
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