The Cleveland Museum of Art
View of the Riverbank of the Narmada at Omkareshwar
Description
Bridges now span the river, which is dammed to the east to provide hydroelectric power. When this photograph was made, the river was an important site of trade and transportation, and the riverbank a major locale for commerce and commuting.
Provenance
Jeffrey Bates, United Kingdom; Prahlad Bubbar Ltd, London, England; Sold to Private Collection, London, England; (Prahlad Bubbar Ltd., London, England, sold to The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
Dimensions
19.4 × 26 cm
Movement / Period
Accession No
2024.83
Official Citations
Curatorial Affinity Stream
Continuing the Universe of Raja Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844–1905)
Photography • India • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries
Continuous Discovery