Temple at Hallibeed, India

1856-1857

Richard Banner Oakeley

Associated Names
Richard Banner Oakeley

Artist, British, 1834 - 1914

The image shows an old stone structure surrounded by nature. The scene features intricate architecture and sprawling tree roots. The roots cascade down the carvings on the structure, blending with nature. The building has multiple tiers adorned with statues and carvings, giving it an ancient appearance. The stone surfaces are textured and weathered, with a soft focus suggesting an aged photograph. The tones are predominantly sepia, creating a historic feel. The vegetation is dense and wild, both around and upon the stone structures, adding to the impression of abandonment and nature's encroachment. The image captures the combination of art and nature in earthy hues.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro Ph.D

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 26.4 × 33 cm (10 3/8 × 13 in.)
    mount: 44.5 × 35.3 cm (17 1/2 × 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.23.17


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Alex Novak, PA); Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro Collection, New York, 2001; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by unknown hand, bottom right in graphite: 05017p; on verso, by unknown hand, top right in graphite: #4682✓; bottom left: 9879 [crossed out] 9824/23

Wikidata ID

Q64158932

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