A Hindu girl in a group of gaily painted plaster figures representing scenes from the rich Hindu mythology. These figures of a naive and definitely provincial style are often displayed in stage-like show cases about the modest little village temples in Bengal.

ca. 1944–1945

John Gutmann

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Photographer
John Gutmann (1905–1998)
Title
A Hindu girl in a group of gaily painted plaster figures representing scenes from the rich Hindu mythology. These figures of a naive and definitely provincial style are often displayed in stage-like show cases about the modest little village temples in Bengal.
Date
ca. 1944–1945
Object Type
Photograph
Medium
gelatin silver print
Dimensions
276 x 264 mm (10 7/8 x 10 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of John Gutmann in honor of Dr. Walter Heil
Accession Number
2000.119.2.116

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