John Burke

Shadi Bagiar, Entrance to Khyber Pass

1878

Marking the famous entrance to one of history's most contested mountain passes, Burke's image captures a location that would become iconic in the mythology of British imperial warfare.

Medium: albumen print

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Sherpur. The Laager and Abatts, West Corner, Showing the Kotal and Hills

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Ali Musjid and Camp from Sultan Tarra

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End of the Defile, Looking Back at Ali Musjid

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Spotted works by John Burke

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Cleveland Museum of Art

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