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A street scene in Jalalabad city, 1878 (b / w photo)
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A street scene in Jalalabad city, 1878 (b / w photo)
5924756 A street scene in Jalalabad city, 1878 (b/w photo) by Burke, John (fl.1878-79); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A street scene in Jalalabad city, 1878.
Photograph by John Burke, 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880), 1878
Following the capture of Fort Ali Masjid on 21 November 1878 and the forcing of the Khyber Pass, Lieutenant-General Sir Sam BrowneAs Peshawar Valley Field Force had occupied Jalalabad, 70 miles east of Kabul, on 20 December 1878. The photographer John Burke accompanied the army to Jalalabad and took a number of pictures there, including this depiction of local musicians, as the British waited throughout the early months of 1879 for the Afghans to accept their peace terms.
From an album of 100 photographs by John Burke, 1878 circa.); eNational Army Museum; British, out of copyright
Media ID 23665160
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a vibrant street scene in Jalalabad city, taken by photographer John Burke during the Second Afghan War in 1878. The image showcases local musicians playing traditional instruments against the backdrop of bustling city life. Following the capture of Fort Ali Masjid and the forcing of the Khyber Pass, Lieutenant-General Sir Sam Browne's Peshawar Valley Field Force had occupied Jalalabad on December 20th, 1878. As peace negotiations with the Afghans were underway, British troops waited anxiously for their acceptance of terms. John Burke accompanied the army to Jalalabad and documented various aspects of daily life through his lens. This particular photograph highlights both people and culture as it portrays talented musicians immersed in their craft amidst a dynamic urban environment. The image offers a glimpse into a moment frozen in time - an intersection between two cultures colliding during a period of conflict and negotiation. It serves as a testament to Burke's skill as a photographer, capturing not only physical landscapes but also emotions and cultural nuances. Now preserved at London's National Army Museum, this snapshot invites viewers to reflect upon history while appreciating the artistry behind early photography.
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