Medieval Mood: many of the temples and buildings in the Kingdom of Nepal date back to the Middle Ages. Here in the old city of Bhadgaon, ten miles from the capital, Katmandu, the people as well as the architecture reflect the medieval atmosphere. At the foot of the bridge leading into the city, a woman thrashes corn in the most ancient way, September 4, 1968
Maker
Horst Faas
(German, 1933 - 2012)
Date9/4/1968
MediumVintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
Dimensions7(?) x 9(?) inches
Credit LineGift of Jennifer & Marc Lipschultz
Collections
Object number2024.281
Status
Not on viewEdmond Johnson
circa 1891 - 1892 (facsimile, after circa 1100 original)
Edmond Johnson
circa 1891 - 1892 (facsimile, after circa 1123 original)