Amerapoora: Mygabhoodee-tee Kyoung from East

September 1–October 21, 1855

Linnaeus Tripe

Associated Names
Linnaeus Tripe

Artist, British, 1822 - 1902

The image shows a traditional building with intricate roof designs, partially obscured by trees on each side. The horizon is not visible due to the dense foliage and the structure dominating the upper part of the scene. The photo captures the building nestled among large trees, with some treetops rising above the structure. The architecture features ornate, tiered roofs with pointed spires reaching upwards. Closest to us, there are small, neatly trimmed shrubs and a pot with a plant, contrasting with the grandiose elements beyond. The color palette is monochromatic sepia, giving the image an aged, historical feel. The image appears to be a photograph.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Edward J. Lenkin Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 25.7 × 34.8 cm (10 1/8 × 13 11/16 in.)
    mount: 45.6 × 58.5 cm (17 15/16 × 23 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.87.28

  • 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. 42. Amerapoora. Mygabhoodee-tee Kyoung from E. / This small monastery, near the Residency, attracted much attention from the richness of its carving and the beauty of its situation.

Markings

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

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