The Taj Mahal (1630–1652)
- Title:
- The Taj Mahal (1630–1652)
- Collection:
- Introduction to Photography Collections at Cornell
- Set:
- Asian Studies
- Creator:
- Wilson, Leslie Hamilton
- Creation Date:
- 1926-1927
- ID Number:
- 86.139.013.008
- File Name:
- 86.139.013.008.jpg
- Work Type:
- photograph
- Materials/Techniques:
- platinum prints
- Subject:
- South Asia
India
Taj Mahal
travel photography - Measurement:
- 27.9 x 35.6 (centimeters, height x width)
- Description:
- Frontal monochromatic view of the Taj Mahal, a large light colored stone palace with a symmetrical facade topped by a large onion dome and flanked by fluted columns. The photo is taken from some distance and height, and the formal gardens and paths are laid out in straight lines leading directly to the palace. The temple is centered in the back of the photograph with the gardens and walkways in the foreground.
- Notes:
- Part of a large collection of photographs by Wilson during his travels. At least 7 others depict locations in India.
- Cite As:
- Leslie Hamilton Wilson (Scottish, 1883–1968), The Taj Mahal, 1926-27. Platinum print, image/sheet: 15.4 x 20 cm; mat: 27.9 x 35.6 cm. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Worswick, 86.139.013.008.
- Repository:
- Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
- Format:
- Image
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