Samuel Bourne

British, 1834 - 1912

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The image shows ancient ruins stretching into the distance, with weathered stone structures, arched openings, and pillars. The composition obscures the horizon with the ruins, focusing on the architecture. The scene has a monochromatic, sepia-toned color palette highlighting textures and shadows. The foreground has grass and shrubs, and the clear sky emphasizes the isolation of the ruins.
Samuel Bourne, Ruins of Martand from Southeast, c. 1870, albumen silver print, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro, 2006.169.11

Ruins of Martand from Southeast

Samuel Bourne · c. 1870 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2006.169.11

The image is captured from a slightly elevated point of view, looking over a lakeside landscape. In the distance, the horizon is marked by a range of hills. A body of water stretches across the image, with small boats near the shoreline. Close to us, the land slopes towards the water, where a few people can be seen. The image features trees on the left and in the middle, with a winding path across the grassy area. The color palette is black and white.
Samuel Bourne, Kashmir Scene, c. 1865, albumen silver print, Gift of Robert Hershkowitz, 2002.118.1

Kashmir Scene

Samuel Bourne · c. 1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2002.118.1

The image shows an elevated view of a scenic landscape with water and architecture in the distance. The horizon is high, with the water's edge and buildings lining it. A tree with large fruits and dense foliage frames the view closely, its branches extending across the upper section of the image. The photographic technique captures clear lines and textures. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of sepia or brown tones highlighting details like tree textures and the water's stillness. In the background, there are rolling hills covered with thick trees.
Samuel Bourne, A Peep from Upper Lake Road showing Temple and Island with Park -- fruit tree in foreground, c.1865, albumen silver print, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro, 2006.169.10

A Peep from Upper Lake Road showing Temple and Island with Park -- fruit tree in foreground

Samuel Bourne · c.1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2006.169.10

Bibliography

1984

  • Haworth-Booth, Mark. The Golden Age of British Photography, 1839-1900. Exh. cat. Victoria and Albert Museum. London, 1984, p. 105.