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032-003299839 Collection Area Visual Arts

1. Photo 1084, 2

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 2
Title:
Tibet and Lhasa. Photographed by J. C. White, Esq., C.I.E. [Vol. 2 of 2]. Photographer(s): White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Imprint: Johnston and Hoffmann, Calcutta [c. 1906]. Previously shelfmark X102 (transferred from India Office Library printed books collections). No titlepage in second volume. Half-leather and green buckram, measuring 352x485mm. Containing 47 prints mounted one to a page (recto only), with brie...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903-1904
Extent:
47 items

2. Photo 1084, 2(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 2(8)
Title:
Shing-Dong Ka. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography 'A dismantled Jong overlooking the track about six miles out of Lhasa.' View looking towards the fort or dzong, from the riverbank. Another copy (printed in platinum) at Photo 430/53 (48).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903-1904
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 1084, 2(37)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 2(37)
Title:
[View from the] Po-ta-la [Lhasa]. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View from an upper part of the Potala, looking over part of the city and along the valley beyond. Another copy (printed in platinum) at Photo 430/53 (69).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 1084, 2(44)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 2(44)
Title:
Tongsla-Penlob and his retinue [Lhasa]. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Full-length standing portrait: 'The Tongsa-Penlob is the virtual ruler of Bhutan, the mountainous borders of which lie only a few miles to the east of Pha-Ri-Jong. He accompanied the Mission to Lhasa and was unceasing in his efforts to promote a settlement. He is a m...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 1084, 2(29)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 2(29)
Title:
The Chogpiri [Chakpori], or Medical School [Lhasa]. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography A distant view of Chakpori Hill and the Medical College, with the valley and mountains beyond: 'This Photograph is taken from the roof of the Po-ta-la, and well shows the steepness of the hill on which the Medical School is built. The building itself is insignifican...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 1084, 2(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 2(9)
Title:
Tö-lung Bridge. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking along the river towards the bridge, with mountains beyond. Another copy (printed in platinum) at Photo 430/53 (49).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903-1904
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 1084, 2(33)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 2(33)
Title:
Po-ta-la [Lhasa]. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from courtyard at base, looking up towards the palace. Another copy (printed in platinum) at Photo 430/53 (73).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 1084, 2(35)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 2(35)
Title:
Po-ta-la [Lhasa]. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View showing buildings at upper level of the Potala, with a distant view of the Medical School on Chakpori Hill on the skyline.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 1084, 2(38)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 2(38)
Title:
Po-ta-la [Lhasa]. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Distant view, looking across a lake (in the Lukhang?) towards the Potala. Another copy (printed in platinum) at Photo 430/53 (78).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 1084, 2(39)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 2(39)
Title:
Po-ta-la [Lhasa]. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Distant view, looking across fields towards the Potala, with mountains beyond. Another copy (printed in platinum) at Photo 430/53 (79).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item