Madras Portrait, c.1960
A tender studio portrait from South India, capturing the poised intimacy of a newly married couple in traditional attire. Extended Description This evocative black-and-white studio portrait likely originates from Madras (now Chennai), circa 1960s—a period when studio photography in India reached a unique aesthetic maturity. The photograph reveals a young couple, formally posed against a neutral backdrop, rendered in meticulous tones of grayscale.
Technical Sheet
Title: Madras Portrait, c.1960
Date: Circa 1960
Signed: No
Technique / Printing Method: Gelatin silver print
Medium / Materials: Photographic paper, glass, wooden frame with gold paint
Dimensions: Approx. 33 × 23 cm (frame); 24 × 18 cm (photo)
Condition: Very good vintage condition; slight wear on frame and minor surface marks on the print
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