Bridge near Collector’s House, Shungavellor, India

December 1857—January 1858

Linnaeus Tripe

Associated Names
Linnaeus Tripe

Artist, British, 1822 - 1902

The image features a multi-arched stone bridge extending diagonally across the scene from the left side to the right. The horizon is low, obscured by the bridge and foliage, creating a sense of enclosure. The bridge sits atop stone pillars reflected in water, creating symmetrical arch shapes. Closest to us are textured stones and foliage on the left. The color palette is a sepia tone, with dark shadows and muted highlights.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    waxed-paper negative

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Betsy Karel

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 26.3 × 40 cm (10 3/8 × 15 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2016.62.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Hans P. Kraus, Jr., New York); Betsy Karel, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by artist, lower right corner in black ink: no. 18

Wikidata ID

Q64157515

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