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Sinhalese Man
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The gentleman sports a Western jacket and shirt, but his distinctive hairstyle identifies him as Sinhalese, a people originally from northern India who now form the majority of the population of Sri Lanka.
| Artist / Maker | Scowen & Co. |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1880s |
| Culture / Origin | India, 19th century |
| Medium | albumen print |
| Dimensions | Image: 14.1 x 9.1 cm (5 9/16 x 3 9/16 in.); Paper: 14.1 x 9.4 cm (5 9/16 x 3 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Photography |
| Type | Photograph |
About the Artist
Scowen & Co. (British, active Ceylon, 1876–1895) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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