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Samuel Bourne — Delhi. Tomb of the Emperor Shums ooo deen Allomsh, Builder of the Kootub Minar in the Ruins of Old Delhi
Samuel Bourne

Delhi. Tomb of the Emperor Shums ooo deen Allomsh, Builder of the Kootub Minar in the Ruins of Old Delhi

1863

Documentary intent merges with artistic vision as Bourne records the tomb of Delhi's medieval ruler, whose lengthy title reflects the complex layered history of the Indian subcontinent.

Medium
albumen print

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Samuel Bourne, Delhi. Tomb of the Emperor Shums ooo deen Allomsh, Builder of the Kootub Minar in the Ruins of Old Delhi, 1863

Documentary intent merges with artistic vision as Bourne records the tomb of Delhi's medieval ruler, whose lengthy title reflects the complex layered history of the Indian subcontinent.

Medium
albumen print
Year
1863
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Monochrome, Albumen Print, Ruins, Documentary, 19th Century, Architectural, Photograph, Landscape, Historical, British

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago