Amerapoora: East Door of the Maha-thugea-yan-tee Pagoda

September 1–October 21, 1855

Linnaeus Tripe

Associated Names
Linnaeus Tripe

Artist, British, 1822 - 1902

This is a photograph of a temple facade. There is a large entrance at the center, adorned with intricate carvings and relief patterns. Steps lead up to arched doorways, flanked by statues of mythical creatures. The temple extends laterally with multiple smaller arches and decorative spires. The stone surface appears weathered. The temple is set against a clear sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert B. Menschel Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 25.82 × 34.61 cm (10 3/16 × 13 5/8 in.)
    mount: 45.72 × 57.15 cm (18 × 22 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.32.2

  • Series Title

    Burma Views

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Usha Taylor; (Robert Hershkowitz, Ltd., Sussex, England, by 2000); NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, upper right in black ink, circled: 6

Wikidata ID

Q64157475

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