Tanjore: Great Pagoda, Entrance Looking Outwards

March-April 1858

Linnaeus Tripe

Associated Names
Linnaeus Tripe

Artist, British, 1822 - 1902

The image shows an ancient stone structure with intricate carvings, statues, and ornate details. The view is slightly elevated, emphasizing the depth and architectural grandeur of the building. The structure is surrounded by leafless trees with slender trunks. The color palette is sepia, creating a warm, antique appearance. The scene lacks vivid colors, focusing on textures and shadows. The ground is paved, suggesting an entryway or courtyard.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 27.2 x 34.7 cm (10 11/16 x 13 11/16 in.)
    support: 45.6 x 57.5 cm (17 15/16 x 22 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.36.120

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.

1995

  • The First Century of Photography: New Acquisitions, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1995.

Bibliography

1984

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

Inscriptions

lower right in negative: T 16; on mount, upper right printed in black ink: 14

Wikidata ID

Q64157474

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