Rangoon: Great Bell of the Shwe Dagon Pagoda

November 1855

Linnaeus Tripe

Associated Names
Linnaeus Tripe

Artist, British, 1822 - 1902

The image shows a ground-level view with a prominent tree slightly off-center to the right. The horizon is obstructed by tall trees and structures surrounding the area. On the left, architectural features such as spires and rooftops can be seen among the greenery. The image appears to have a vintage style, possibly sepia-toned. The overall color scheme is limited to shades of brown and dark tones. The tree in the foreground is lush, casting shade, while a structure with a large bell is partially visible in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 26.83 × 34.93 cm (10 9/16 × 13 3/4 in.)
    mount: 53.98 × 60.96 cm (21 1/4 × 24 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.36.119

  • Series Title

    Burma Views

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David and Mary Robinson, Sausalito, CA; NGA purchase, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1986

  • 19th Century Photographs from the Collection of Mary and David Robinson, Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, 1986.

Bibliography

1984

  • Dewan, Janet. "Linnaeus Tripe's Photographs: Notes toward an Index." History of Photography 8:1 (January 1984), p.23-31.

Wikidata ID

Q64157473

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