Raghubir Singh Print | Dal Lake, Kashmir (1982) India Color Photography Wall Art
This Raghubir Singh print documents two women harvesting lotus leaves on Dal Lake in Kashmir in 1982 — the lake’s surface, the ducks, the women’s postures, and the color of the water all held in Singh’s characteristic warm-saturated frame.
Dal Lake Kashmir print work as India color photography at its most specific: lotus leaves photo art with the geographic and cultural precision that made Singh the defining documentary color photographer of the subcontinent — vintage India wall art with genuine place memory.
Available on 200 GSM museum-grade matte paper, seven sizes 9×11″ to 24×36″ — frame-ready. Digital download $3.90 (300 DPI, PDF/JPG).
What You will Receive
- Made to order, museum-grade art print. Frame not included unless stated.
- Printed on 200 GSM premium matte paper for crisp detail and zero glare.
- Archival giclée inks that resist fading for decades.
- Multiple size options. Use the selector above.
- Protective packaging: rigid mailer or sturdy tube.
Print Quality
Every print is produced using state-of-the-art giclée technology on heavyweight 200 GSM matte paper. The non-reflective surface eliminates glare while the archival pigment inks deliver rich, accurate colours designed to last a lifetime.
Size Guide
For walls above furniture, choose a print roughly two thirds to three quarters the width of the piece below it. Smaller sizes up to 11x14 inches suit gallery walls. Larger formats of 18x24 inches and above create striking focal points.
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Shipping
Every order is printed on demand. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days, then ships free worldwide with tracking.
| Region | Processing | Delivery | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 3 to 5 days | 2 to 6 days | 5 to 11 days |
| Canada | 3 to 5 days | 5 to 10 days | 8 to 15 days |
| UK and Europe | 3 to 5 days | 5 to 10 days | 8 to 15 days |
| Australia and NZ | 3 to 5 days | 8 to 15 days | 11 to 20 days |
| Asia | 3 to 5 days | 7 to 15 days | 10 to 20 days |
| Rest of world | 3 to 5 days | 10 to 20 days | 13 to 25 days |
📦 Packaging
Prints up to 12x18 inches ship flat in rigid cardboard mailers with backing board. Larger prints are rolled in sturdy tubes with protective end caps. Every package includes moisture barriers and Handle With Care labels.
Returns and Replacements
- 30 day return window from delivery. No questions asked.
- Report damage within 48 hours with photos for a free replacement.
- Full refunds for eligible returns in original condition.
- Cancel before production starts for a complete refund.
- Return shipping covered for defective or incorrect items.
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How to Care for Your Print
Follow these steps to keep your print looking gallery fresh for decades.
Handling
Allow rolled prints to relax flat for 30 to 60 minutes. Handle by the edges with clean, dry hands and avoid touching the printed surface.
Placement
Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources and high humidity areas. North facing walls receive less UV. Use LED or incandescent lighting instead of fluorescent.
Framing
Use acid free mats and UV protective glass or acrylic for maximum longevity. Leave a small gap between print and glazing for airflow.
Cleaning
Dust framed glass with a soft cloth. Spray the cloth, not the glass. For unframed prints, use a dry microfibre cloth and never apply liquids to the surface.
Climate
Keep temperature at 18 to 24 degrees C and humidity at 40 to 60 percent. Avoid attics, basements and garages where conditions swing widely.
Storage
Store flat in acid free folders, interleaved with tissue paper, in a cool dark place. Never fold. Check stored prints annually.
⚠️ Avoid
- Prolonged direct sunlight or fluorescent lighting.
- Bathrooms, kitchens and areas above heat sources.
- Tape, adhesives or liquids applied directly to the print.
- Rolling with the image facing inward as this can crack the ink layer.
- Extreme or rapid temperature and humidity changes.
📊 Expected Lifespan
- 100+ years when framed with UV protective glazing and indirect light.
- 50 to 75 years when framed with standard glass and indirect light.
- 25 to 50 years when stored correctly in darkness.
This Raghubir Singh print shows two Kashmiri women on Dal Lake in 1982 — gathering lotus leaves from a wooden boat while ducks move around them, the whole scene rendered with Singh’s fully saturated color and his ability to make the ordinary feel like the exact right frame to stop in. Dal Lake Kashmir print work doesn’t get more specific than this: lotus leaves photo art that is also India color photography at its most visually complete. This Raghubir Singh print earns its place in Singh’s 1982 Kashmir body of work — one of his richest series.
Singh chose color when documentary photography meant black and white, and images like this justify that choice completely. The green of the lotus leaves against the water, the women’s clothing, the ducks — it’s vintage India wall art that color makes more true, not less.
About This Raghubir Singh Print
- Design & vibe: Warm, saturated color — the greens and blues of Dal Lake in the Kashmir summer, two figures bent to their work, the surface of the water carrying the whole composition. This India color photography image has the warmth and specificity of Singh’s best work. Dal Lake Kashmir print as lotus leaves photo art — vintage India wall art with real geographic soul.
- Print quality: 200 GSM museum-grade matte paper, fade-resistant archival inks. Accurate saturation, clean shadow detail, sharp throughout.
- Sizes: 9×11″ to 24×36″, all frame-ready. Digital download $3.90 (300 DPI, PDF/JPG).
- Great gift for: India travel lovers, Kashmir diaspora, and collectors of vintage India wall art and India color photography from the 1980s.
Where to Hang This India Color Photography Print
The warm blue-green palette and quiet human subject of this Raghubir Singh print suit a dining room, living room, or hallway with natural materials and warm walls. As India color photography it pairs naturally with other Singh Kashmir work or other South Asian documentary photography. This Dal Lake Kashmir print and lotus leaves photo art hits its full color depth at 16×20″ and above.
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Print & Material Details
200 GSM museum-grade matte paper, fade-resistant archival inks, seven standard frame-ready sizes.
Prefer digital? Download a 300 DPI PDF/JPG for $3.90.
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