Samuel Bourne, Benares; The Remains of an ancient brick tower at Sarnath, explored by General Cunningham
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Samuel Bourne

Benares; The Remains of an ancient brick tower at Sarnath, explored by General Cunningham

November 1868

Current Collection

J. Paul Getty Museum

Los Angeles, United States

Medium
Albumen silver print
Dimensions
19.6 × 29.2 cm
Status
In Museum Collection
Collect24 Art ID
C24-431357

View of the Chaukhandi Stupa in Sarnath. Three figures stand spread out at the base of the mound, on top of which the octagonal structure sits.

Provenance

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Registry history

  • November 1868 — Recorded in the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum — photographs

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