Author: Susan Hapgood
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Mapin Publishing
Year: 2015
Pages: 139
ISBN: 9781935677475
Source: Received from Pankaj Joshi
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Old Bombay photographs
Shelf: C6R3
Accession No: B1353
Contents: Acknowledgments Introduction Photography Arrives Narayan Daji Early Publications Ethnography, and Hurrichund Chintamon Agendas, Patronage and Clientele, Architecture, Archaeology and Topographical Views Industry, Trade, Transportation and Commissions In the Artistic Context: Shapoor N. Bhedwar and Pictorialism Expanding Histories Endnotes
Abstract: *Early Bombay Photography* examines the development of photography in 19th and early 20th-century Bombay, focusing on pioneers like Narayan Daji. The book explores early photographic publications, blending ethnographic documentation with artistic expression, and highlights figures like Hurrichund Chintamon. It analyzes socio-political factors, patronage, and the use of photography in architecture, archaeology, and commerce, reflecting colonial and imperial interests. The rise of Pictorialism, particularly through Shapoor N. Bhedwar’s work, is also discussed. Ultimately, the study highlights photography’s role in shaping Bombay’s cultural and visual history, offering insights into its evolving legacy.