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1. Photo 855

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Photo 855
Title:
Taylor Collection: Early views in Nepal.
Scope & Content:
Loose mounted prints, with captions and a manuscript list signed by Taylor. The photographs constitute the earliest known views in Nepal and were taken between 1863-65, when Taylor was the Assistant Resident in Kathmandu. The series includes architectural studies in Kathmandu, Patan, Pasupati an...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1863-1865
Extent:
18 items

2. Photo 855(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 855(5)
Title:
Ghat & Bridge of Pushputtinath the place of the Royal Suttees. Photographer: Taylor, Clarence Comyn
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Description in Taylor's List of pictures: 'No V. The Ghat and Bridge of Pushputtinath shewing a part of the Bagurutty where all the members of the Royal family of Nepal are burnt after their decease and where the Royal suttees used to take place'. Subjects = bridg...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1863-1865
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 855(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 855(2)
Title:
Part of the King's Palace & Zenana Apartments, [Kathmandu]. Photographer: Taylor, Clarence Comyn
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Description in Taylor's List of pictures: 'No II. View of part of the King's Palace, the building with the white roof in the centre of the picture being a part of the zenana and Ladies apartment. In the foreground is seen the tall wooden mast called a "Linga" su...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1863-1865
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 855(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 855(3)
Title:
The image of Bhairub, uncovered only during the Indra Jatra festival, [Kathmandu]. Photographer: Taylor, Clarence Comyn
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Description in Taylor's List of pictures: 'No III. View of another part of the King's Palace. To the right of the tall centre building is the image of Bhairub, an incarnation of Shiva which is uncovered only during the Indra Jatra festival'. Subjects = Hindu d...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1863-1865
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 855(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 855(6)
Title:
The Fukeers Cave over the Bagurutty, [Pasupati], the Devotee seated in front. Photographer: Taylor, Clarence Comyn
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Description in Taylor's List of pictures: 'No VI. The Fukeer's cave over the Bagurutty at Pushputtinath. The Devotee himself is seen seated in front of the cave which is surrounded by a dense mass of foliage'. Subjects = ascetics Location = Nepal; Pasupati
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1863-1865
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 855(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 855(9)
Title:
Stone bridge at Bhatgaon, a large city 8 miles from Kathmandu. Photographer: Taylor, Clarence Comyn
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Description in Taylor's List of pictures: '[No IX] Stone bridge at Bhatgaon, a large city situated about 8 miles from Khatmandoo. In the back ground is a part of the City'. Subjects = bridges; river scenes Location = Bhadgaon; Hanumante (river); Nepal
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1863-1865
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 855(14)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 855(14)
Title:
View of valley and city of Khatmandoo from the hill at Sumbhoonath. Photographer: Taylor, Clarence Comyn
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Description in Taylor's List of pictures: 'No XIV. View of the Valley and City of Khatmandoo from the hill at Sumbhoonath'. Subjects = Location = Kathmandu; Nepal
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1863-1865
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 855(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 855(4)
Title:
Temple of Mahadeo on the Bagarutty river at Pushputtinath, most sacred temple in Nepal. Photographer: Taylor, Clarence Comyn
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Description in Taylor's List of pictures: 'No IV. The Temple of Mahadeo on the banks of the Bagurutty River at Pushputtinath, considered to be the most sacred Temple in Nepal and which is annually visited by thousands of pilgrims from the plains'. Subjects = N...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1863-1865
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 855(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 855(10)
Title:
Three roofed Temple of Bhairub an incarnation of Shiva, at Bhatgaon, erected AD 1717. Photographer: Taylor, Clarence Comyn
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Description in Taylor's List of pictures: 'No X. Three-roofed Temple of Bhairub an incarnation of Shiva as the Destroyer, at Bhatgaon, erected about AD 1717'. Subjects = Nepalese architecture; Nepalese architecture (Hindu); temples Location = Bhadgaon; Nepal
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1863-1865
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 855(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 855(1)
Title:
The Temple of Tulleyjoo in Khatmandoo within the Palace grounds used only by the Royal Family. Photographer: Taylor, Clarence Comyn
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Description in Taylor's List of pictures: 'No I. The Temple of Tullejoo in Katmandoo. It is situated within the precincts of the Palace and none but the Royal family are allowed to worship in it. In the back ground are seen part of the City and a tall stone monu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1863-1865
Extent:
1 item