Amerapoora: Toung-lay-lou-tiy Kyoung

September 1–October 21, 1855

Linnaeus Tripe

Associated Names
Linnaeus Tripe

Artist, British, 1822 - 1902

This is a photograph of an intricately carved architectural structure. The structure appears to be a part of a historic building or temple, showcasing ornate and detailed embellishments on its surface. This photograph captures the building's facade, which features decorative arches, pillars, and a series of sculptural elements that create a sense of grandeur and artistic craftsmanship. The texture and pattern of the carvings stand out, showing the care and skill involved in their creation. The surrounding appears to be blurred, perhaps due to movement during the exposure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Stephen G. Stein Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 26.6 × 33.5 cm (10 1/2 × 13 3/16 in.)
    mount: 45.6 × 58.4 cm (17 15/16 × 23 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.87.3

  • Series Title

    Burma Views

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Linnaeus Tripe [1822-1902]; presented to James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie [1812-1860], Governor-General of India [1848-1856], February 1857; by descent to the Broun-Ramsay family; (sale, Sotheby's, London, 9 May 2012, part of lot 211); NGA purchase (through Hans P. Kraus, Jr., Inc., New York), 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right on print in black ink: L. Tripe; printed in typeset on white paper adhered to mount, lower center beneath photograph in black ink: No. 55. Amerapoora. Toung-lay-lou-tiy Kyoung. / Monastaries are usually built of wood, this is of brick, its style too is uncommon in many of its details.

Markings

artist’s blindstamp on mount, upper center: BY THEE I DRAW

Wikidata ID

Q64157493

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