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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 125 Language Not applicable Subject Ajanta Cave 19

1. Photo 125/1(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 125/1(13)
Title:
[Interior of] Cave XIX, Ajanta. Photographer: Cousens, Henry
Scope & Content:
Photograph of Cave 19 at Ajanta. This cave contains a very well executed chaitya hall. The facade is dominated by a large horseshoe-shaped arched window. The interior is very elaborate and is divided into three aisles by two rows of columns. These have capitals adorned by Buddha figures, flying ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1880
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 125/1(20)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 125/1(20)
Title:
[Facade of Cave XIX, Ajanta.] Photographer: Cousens, Henry
Scope & Content:
Photograph of the facade of Cave 19, at Ajanta. The thirty magnificent cave temples of Ajanta are situated in a horse-shoe valley of the Waghora river in West India and consist of prayer halls (chaityas) and monasteries (viharas), built for the Buddhist community who lived there. The first group...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1880
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 125/1(28)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 125/1(28)
Title:
[Pillar in front of chapel, right side of court, Cave XIX, Ajanta.] Photographer: Cousens, Henry
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography For another copy, see India Office Series, Photo 1000/5 (534). Subjects = architectural elements; columns; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Buddhist); Indian sculpture; Indian sculpture (Buddhist); rock-cut temples; Temple Collection; temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1880
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 125/1(29)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 125/1(29)
Title:
[Right side of the nave, Cave XIX, Ajanta.] Photographer: Cousens, Henry
Scope & Content:
Photograph of the right side of the nave, Cave 19, Ajanta. The thirty magnificent cave temples of Ajanta are situated in a horse-shoe valley of the Waghora river in West India and consist of prayer halls (chaityas) and monasteries (viharas), built for the Buddhist community who lived there. The ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1880
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 125/1(35)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 125/1(35)
Title:
[Sculpture to the right of the porch in Ajanta Cave XIX.] Photographer: Cousens, Henry
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography For another copy, see India Office Series, Photo 1000/5 (522). Subjects = Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Buddhist); Indian sculpture; Indian sculpture (Buddhist); rock-cut temples; Temple Collection; temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1880
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 125/1(36)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 125/1(36)
Title:
[Sculpture to the left of great arch in Ajanta Cave XIX.] Photographer: Cousens, Henry
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography For another copy, see India Office Series, Photo 1000/5 (523). Subjects = Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Buddhist); Indian sculpture; Indian sculpture (Buddhist); rock-cut temples; Temple Collection; temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1880
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 125/1(37)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 125/1(37)
Title:
[Standing Buddha to the right of the facade of Ajanta Cave XIX.] Photographer: Cousens, Henry
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography For another copy, see India Office Series, Photo 1000/5 (524). Subjects = Buddha images; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Buddhist); Indian sculpture; Indian sculpture (Buddhist); rock-cut temples; Temple Collection; temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1880
Extent:
1 item