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The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to hold light-sensitive silver salts. The paper is then sensitized in a solution of silver nitrate, and exposed in a camera or under a negative. After exposure, the print is developed in a solution of gallic acid and silver nitrate, which reduces the silver salts to metallic silver and creates the final image. The albumen print process was widely used for commercial and fine art photography in the 19th century and produced high-quality, detailed images with a distinctive glossy finish.

Mit der Erfindung der Fotografie erhielt die britische Leidenschaft für die Aufnahme exotischer Länder und die Erforschung der Völker Indiens im 18. Jahrhundert neuen Auftrieb. Die früheste Fotografie auf dem Kontinent stammt aus dem Jahr 1840 in Kalkutta, dem politischen Zentrum Britisch-Indiens. Die Technologie für die Fotografie gelangte schnell nach Indien und wurde von den dortigen Herrschern - von denen viele Fotografen an ihren Höfen beschäftigten - ebenso populär wie von den Briten, die gekommen waren, um in der Kolonie ihr Vermögen zu machen. Für beide Bevölkerungsgruppen löste das neue Medium die Malerei als Methode zur Aufzeichnung lokaler Landschaft, Architektur, Menschen und wichtiger Ereignisse ab.

Lucknow is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city has a long and rich history, having been founded in the late 18th century as the capital of the princely state of Awadh. It was a center of cultural and artistic excellence, and became known for its cuisine, poetry, and music. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Lucknow was a major center of the Indian independence movement, and it played a key role in the country's struggle for independence from British rule. There are a few theories about the origins of the name "Lucknow." One theory is that the name is derived from the Sanskrit word "lakshmana," which means "marksmanship." Another theory is that the name is derived from the Hindi word "lakshman," which means "having the qualities of a hero." It is also possible that the name is derived from the Urdu word "lakhnau," which means "fort of Lakhna," where Lakhna was the name of the chieftain who founded the city. Ultimately, the exact etymology of the name "Lucknow" is not certain. Lucknow played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Indian Mutiny or the First War of Independence. The rebellion was a major uprising against British rule in India, and it was sparked by a number of grievances, including the annexation of Awadh (the princely state of which Lucknow was the capital) by the British East India Company. During the rebellion, the city of Lucknow was the site of several significant battles and sieges. The most famous of these was the Siege of Lucknow, which took place in 1857 and was a major turning point in the rebellion. The rebellion was eventually put down by the British, but it had a lasting impact on India's struggle for independence and is considered a major event in Indian history.

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Albumin Silberabzüge husainabad Basar Tor Husainabad Basar Gateway Glück jetzt druckt hohe Auflösung ultrahohe Auflösung Albumin Drucke frühe Fotografie Metropolitan Museum of Art indische kunst Indien
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1858 - 1861
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Lucknow, India

The capital and largest city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Albumin Silberabzüge husainabad Basar Tor Husainabad Basar Gateway Glück jetzt druckt hohe Auflösung ultrahohe Auflösung Albumin Drucke frühe Fotografie Metropolitan Museum of Art indische kunst Indien