John Burke

The Descent from Khurd Khyber, Looking Towards Bassaule

1878

Burke's dramatic mountain vista captures the treacherous geography of the Khyber Pass, a strategic route that has shaped centuries of military and trade history.

Medium: albumen print

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

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Cleveland Museum of Art

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