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Language Not applicable Subject Architecture Name Simpson, Benjamin, 1831-1923

1. Photo 50/1(76)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 50/1(76)
Title:
Tombs of Hazratgi and Shere Ali's father [Kandahar]. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed and numbered 'B. Simpson 11' in the negative. Genre: Architectural Photography General view, with figure seated in foreground. One of the series of views taken by Simpson and marketed by Bourne and Shepherd.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1881
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 50/1(77)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 50/1(77)
Title:
Courtyard of Wali Shere Ali's zenana [Kandahar]. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed and numbered 'B. Simpson 46' in the negative. Genre: Architectural Photography View looking across courtyard towards the zenana, with European and Afghani figures posed beyond the pool in foreground. One of the series of views taken by Simpson in and around Kandahar and mar...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1881
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 50/1(91)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 50/1(91)
Title:
Ahmed Shah's Tomb from Kirka Sharif [Kandahar]. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed and numbered 'B. Simpson 42' in the negative. Genre: Architectural Photography General view. One of the series of views taken by Simpson in and around Kandahar and marketed by Bourne and Shepherd.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1881
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 1000/21(2100a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/21(2100a)
Title:
Pamiongchi Monastery, Sikkim. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography India Museum no. 106.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Early 1860s
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 1000/21(2101a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/21(2101a)
Title:
Dubdi Monastery, Sikkim. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Indian Museum no. 107.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Early 1860s
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 1000/21(2102a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/21(2102a)
Title:
Sangachelling Monastery, Sikkim. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view. India Museum no. 108.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Early 1860s
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 1002/1(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/1(26)
Title:
Front view of the Asokan Edict Pillar, Lauriya Nandangarh, Champaran District. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of edict pillar with lion capital. Described in 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal. Revised and corrected up to 31st August 1895' (Calcutta, 1896), pp. 380-381: 'A short distance from these tombs stands the lion pillar of Lauriya Navandgarh. Th...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 1002/1(27)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/1(27)
Title:
Side view of the Asokan Edict Pillar, Lauriya Nandangarh, Champaran District. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the Asokan edict pillar, with tree behind and a horse standing near the base. See note at Photo 1002/1 (26).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1860s
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 1002/1(28)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/1(28)
Title:
Rear view of the Asokan Edict Pillar, Lauriya Nandangarh, Champaran District. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography See note at Photo 1002/1 (26).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1860s
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 1003(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1003(26)
Title:
Front view of the Asokan Edict Pillar, Lauriya Nandangarh, Champaran District. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of edict pillar with lion capital. 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal' (Calcutta, 1896), pp. 380-381; facsimile and translation of the inscription in 'Epigraphia Indica', vol. II, pp. 245-272. Duplicate of Photo 1002 (26).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item