1947 Partition - Boli Camp, LahoreFaustin Elmer Chaudhry · 1947

1947
The Citizens Archive of Pakistan

The Women of 1947 Partition of Indian subcontinent.A horde of women cordoned off at Boli Camp, Lahore with charpoys and sticks, guarded by uniformed officers. It is unclear why they were cordoned. It could have been an due to a special event or circumstances.Women were among the worst affected victims of Partition. The chaos and displacement made them especially vulnerable. They were molested, tortured and kidnapped. Many of the abducted women were forcefully converted to the abductors

Faustin Elmer Chaudhry (1909 – 2013)

A pioneer of Pakistani photojournalism, Faustin Elmer Chaudhry captured historic moments like the 1947 Partition through his lens, offering a profound visual journey into the heart of a nation's most defining era.

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About this artwork

Title: 1947 Partition - Boli Camp, Lahore
Artist: Faustin Elmer Chaudhry
Year: 1947
Format: Panoramic
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: The Citizens Archive of Pakistan
Main color: Espresso
Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum

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Who created "1947 Partition - Boli Camp, Lahore"?

"1947 Partition - Boli Camp, Lahore" is attributed to Faustin Elmer Chaudhry.

At what age did Faustin Elmer Chaudhry make "1947 Partition - Boli Camp, Lahore"?

When "1947 Partition - Boli Camp, Lahore" was created in 1947, Faustin Elmer Chaudhry - born in 1909 - was 38 years old.

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"1947 Partition - Boli Camp, Lahore" dates from 1947. The date places the work within Faustin Elmer Chaudhry's career and its era.

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