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Ruins of Martand from Southeast

c. 1870

Samuel Bourne

Associated Names

Samuel Bourne

Artist, British, 1834 - 1912

The image shows ancient ruins stretching into the distance, with weathered stone structures, arched openings, and pillars. The composition obscures the horizon with the ruins, focusing on the architecture. The scene has a monochromatic, sepia-toned color palette highlighting textures and shadows. The foreground has grass and shrubs, and the clear sky emphasizes the isolation of the ruins.

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Artwork overview

Medium

albumen silver print
Credit Line

Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro
Dimensions

image: 22.8 x 28.4 cm (9 x 11 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

2006.169.11

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro, Malvern, Pennsylvania; gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Isaacs Photographs, Charles

Inscriptions

on verso, lower center in graphite: 782; by later hand, lower right in graphite: 05010

Wikidata ID

Q64170062

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