Woodcarver, Kashmir
About this artwork
A skilled craftsman himself, Bremner produced a series of large glass plate negatives showing Indian artisans at work. These photographs, like the one here, hint at the material wealth of India, which placed it at the heart of Britain's colonial economy. The ornamental appearance of the objects in this picture hides their practical uses from the viewer. Grouped on the left we see several bookstands, mirror frames and vases whereas the beautifully carved screen defines the woodcarver's 'studio' space.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Fred Bremner (1863 - 1941) Scottish
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title:Woodcarver, Kashmir
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date created:About 1896
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materials:Platinum/palladium print
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measurements:24.70 x 29.00 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 1987
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accession number:PGP 129.43
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Fred Bremner
Fred Bremner
Fred Bremner, the son of a professional photographer in Banff, travelled to India in 1882 and worked there for nearly forty years. He moved all the time, covering vast distances to photograph colonial officers and their families as well as members of the native aristocracy. Bremner was fascinated...