Amerapoora: Pyee-dyk Kyoung

September 1–October 21, 1855

Linnaeus Tripe

Associated Names
Linnaeus Tripe

Artist, British, 1822 - 1902

The image shows a traditional building with intricate architecture, pointed spires, and ornate detailing. The perspective is slightly elevated, providing a comprehensive view of the structure. The rooflines are prominent, leading the viewer's gaze upward. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. Vegetation and pathways lead up to the building in the foreground, surrounded by a low fence and shrubbery. Trees are visible in the distance. The sky above is clear.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Edward J. Lenkin Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 25.1 × 34.2 cm (9 7/8 × 13 7/16 in.)
    mount: 45.6 × 58.3 cm (17 15/16 × 22 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.87.22

  • 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. 63. Amerapoora. Pyee-dyk-Kyoung. / An unusual form of roof as may be seen by comparison with those of other Kyoungs.

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q64157497

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