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Tagore Leaves the Sigtuna Foundation

Bertil Waldén · May 1921

A 1921 photograph showing Rabindranath Tagore departing the Sigtuna Foundation in Sweden during his visit.

Shows Tagore himself during his 1921 visit to Sweden, documenting his international travels.

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Black and white photograph of Rabindranath Tagore leaving a building, Sigtuna, May 1921.
Bertil Waldén, Tagore leaves the Sigtuna Foundation, May 1921. Örebro County Museum, Sweden.

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What it is

This photograph by Bertil Waldén shows Rabindranath Tagore leaving the Sigtuna Foundation in Sweden in May 1921. It is held by Örebro County Museum.

Why it matters

Tagore travelled widely after winning worldwide fame, spreading his ideas on education, culture and humanity across continents. This image captures a moment from his visit to Sweden, showing how his journeys connected him with people and institutions far from Bengal.

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  • What does Tagore's posture and dress suggest about the formality of the occasion?
  • Why might a Swedish photographer have wanted to record this visit?
  • What is missing from this photo that might help explain why Tagore was in Sweden?

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