
Women at the Mahdum Shah Ziarat mosque, Srinagar, Kashmir
A group of women gather at the revered Mahdum Shah Ziarat mosque in Srinagar, captured with Cartier-Bresson's signature sensitivity to the quiet rhythms of everyday life. The gelatin silver print renders the scene in rich tonal contrasts, evoking the spiritual atmosphere and timeless devotion of the worshippers. Through his unobtrusive eye, Cartier-Bresson transforms a moment of communal faith into a deeply human and visually compelling document of Kashmiri life.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later.
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- Auction House · Phillips
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Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Eye of the Century
December 12, 2017
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