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Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet — The Tomb of Akber, Secundra

Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet

The Tomb of Akber, Secundra

1865

Among the most significant architectural photographs of Mughal monuments, the image captures Emperor Akbar's magnificent tomb complex with the technical excellence characteristic of early Indian photography.

Medium
Albumen print from glass plate negative

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Spotted works by Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet