Genre: Portrait Photography Full-length seated portrait of the Garpon, with attendants standing behind. 'On August 6th. — Took place the official interview with the senior Garpon…Before the interview the Garpon was photographed several times and I have promised him a copy in a few days, at whic...
Genre: Architectural Photography General view looking across the plain towards the buildings and perimeter wall, photographed around 4 August, when Calvert notes in his diary: 'The houses of the Garpons are very ordinary single storeyed flat roofed, flag bedecked, whitewashed buildings, devoid ...
Genre: Architectural Photography General view, looking towards gateway of the walled entrance to the compound: 'The road went straight to Gargunsa, while the river wound eastwards; passing at first over stones, pebbles and sand; the road, 5 miles from Gargunsa, led us into a swamp which continu...
Village of Gargunsa, 9-8-06. Thakur Jai Chand spent last winter in one of these houses! Photographer: Calvert, Hubert
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Genre: Architectural Photography View of low stone village houses, seemingly in largely ruinous condition, with mountains beyond. Here Calvert discussed with the Senior Darpon from Gartok, a possible site for a trade agency building. At nothing suitable could be found in or near the village, he...