Amerapoora: Ooh-nein Gate of the City

September 1–October 21, 1858

Linnaeus Tripe

Associated Names
Linnaeus Tripe

Artist, British, 1822 - 1902

The image shows an architectural structure with traditional Asian design on the right side. There is a wall extending to the left, separating the ground and the sky. A tree and a couple of palm trees are on the left, adding a natural element. The photo appears to be monochromatic or sepia-toned, giving it a vintage feel. The ground is dry and flat, with a path leading to the building and tree. The sky is overcast with a uniform tone, contributing to the muted color palette.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Stephen G. Stein Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 26.5 × 34.2 cm (10 7/16 × 13 7/16 in.)
    mount: 45.5 × 58.1 cm (17 15/16 × 22 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.87.4

  • 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. 69. Amerapoora. Ooh-nein Gate of the City. / There are twelve gates to the wall of the city, three on each side. The above gate is the centre one on the East side.

Wikidata ID

Q64157499

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