Randolph Holmes
(1888–1973)
On the Dal Lake
- Location
- Not on display
- Further information
Randolph Bezzant Holmes (1888-1973) was a professional photographer in Peshawar, working for and eventually running the business established by his father in the 1890s. The company became well-known for its photographs of the north-western region, now part of Pakistan and Afghanistan. In 1919, the company acted as official photographers to the Third Anglo-Afghan War.
- Year
- early 20th century
- Media
- Photograph
- Medium
- gelatin silver photograph mounted on brown card
- Dimensions
- 23.5 x 28.3cm image; 25.6 x 34.5cm sheet
- Signature & date
- Signed l.l. corner in photograph, "... / Holmes ..".
- Credit
- Gift of Jim Masselos 2011
- Accession number
- 368.2011
