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India. Calcutta. Harrison Road I with Group of Jogees, after photo by Dr. Kurt Boeck
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The light poles in the image suggest the photo was taken after that event. The Jogees or Jogis are a rapidly shrinking caste that began as a community of people who practiced yoga and worshipped the Hindu god Shiva. Many earn their living as religious beggars. They traditionally wear saffron-colored clothing, but the printers in Switzerland who added the color to this image did not know that.
| Artist / Maker | Photoglob Co. |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1890–1910 |
| Culture / Origin | India, 19th century |
| Medium | Photochrom |
| Dimensions | Image: 20.6 x 26.4 cm (8 1/8 x 10 3/8 in.); Paper: 20.6 x 26.4 cm (8 1/8 x 10 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Photography |
| Type | Photograph |
About the Artist
Photoglob Co. (Zurich, active c. 1890–1910) Full biography →
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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