1955 Rotogravure River Ganges India Hinduism Ablutions Surya Dhotis Men XGRC8 COLUMBIA "Self-Portrait with Cigarette

"Self-Portrait with Cigarette

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and then they were hand-painted over the top of the heliogravure with multiple paints

1955 Rotogravure River Ganges India Hinduism Ablutions Surya Dhotis Men XGRC8 COLUMBIA "Self-Portrait with CigaretteThis is an original 1955 duotone rotogravure of men bathing in the River Ganges which is a very sacred river to Hindu people. Every day, they perform their ablutions and make offerings of water to the sun god Surya. Some of them wash their dhotis which are traditional men's garments similar to trousers. CONDITION This 56+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water