Straatgezicht te Kolkata 1863 - 1867

"Straatgezicht te Kolkata" (Street View in Kolkata), a photograph by Samuel Bourne, captures a bustling street scene in the Indian city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) between 1863 and 1867. The image shows a wide street lined with buildings, including a grand structure with the inscription "The London". Horse-drawn carriages navigate the street, adding a sense of movement to the composition. Bourne, a pioneering photographer who traveled extensively in India, documented the rapidly changing landscape of the British Raj through his images. His work provides valuable insights into the architectural and social dynamics of colonial India.