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321. 1701.b.24(48)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.b.24(48)
Title:
Vishnu. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of the sculptured figure of the dwarf incarnation (Vamana) of Vishnu, on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid. He is seen here as Trivikrama, with one leg to the sky, the other resting on the earth.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1856-1857
Extent:
1 item

322. 1701.b.24(50)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.b.24(50)
Title:
Parvati or Lakshmi. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of sculpture on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid: 'The figure is too much mutilated to enable me to decide which of the two Goddesses it is meant to represent.'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1856-1857
Extent:
1 item

323. 1701.b.24(54)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.b.24(54)
Title:
This, I imagine, is meant to represent Siva; but whether in joy, grief, or anger, I leave my readers to decide. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of sculptured figure on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1856-1857
Extent:
1 item

324. 1701.b.24(55)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.b.24(55)
Title:
This rich cluster of figures is on the south side of the [Hoysaleshvara] Temple. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of sculpture on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid: 'The prominent figure seated in what appears to be a bower, doubtless represents Durga destroying the demon Mahishasur.'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1856-1857
Extent:
1 item

325. 1701.b.24(56)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.b.24(56)
Title:
To the left are Siva and Parvati. On the right is a five-headed figure with apparently fifteen arms. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of sculptured figures on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid: 'On these five heads [of the central figure] rests a mass of trees, beasts, men, and above these, Gods. I am inclined to believe that the five-headed figure is intended to repre...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1856-1857
Extent:
1 item

326. 1701.c.6(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(6)
Title:
The western façade of the Propylaea, with the Temple of Victory [Temple of Athena Nike] and the ancient steps. Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography General view looking towards the façade of the Propylaea, with the Temple of Athena Nike on the right: '…At the extreme right is the Parthenon; at the left the detached mass is the pedestal of the statue of Agrippa. The square tower which rises above the Temple...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

327. 1701.c.6(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(8)
Title:
The eastern façade of the Propylaea. Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography View of the remaining columns of the Propylaea, with the later tower in the left background: '…The island and bay of Salamis are seen through the central intercolumniations, and through those at the left the port of Peiraeus.'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

328. 1701.c.6(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(10)
Title:
Western portico of the Parthenon. Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography View looking between the double row of columns, with names scratched on those in the foreground: '…The names scratched on the columns are of the Philhellenes, who fought here in the war of Greek independence.'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

329. 1701.c.6(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(12)
Title:
Western portico of the Parthenon, from above, showing the frieze in its original position, the only portion which remains so. Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography View from an upper level on the west portico, looking along the frieze.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

330. 1701.c.6(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(21)
Title:
Gates of the Pandrosium, showing details of the ornament. Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography Close view of the entrance, with a figure in Greek dress posed in front to indicate scale.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

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