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1. Photo 212/6

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/6
Title:
Lyon Collection: Photographs to Illustrate the Ancient Architecture of Southern India, by Captain Lyon. Nos. 451 to 490 [Vol. 6 of 7]. Photographer(s): Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Modern buckram-bound volume measuring 520 x 455 mm, containing 40 albumen prints of architectural views and sculptural details at Seringapatam, Sravana Belgola, Belur, Halebid and Vijayanagara.The prints are mounted on card, within a tinted border with the printed legend, 'India by Captain Lyon....
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
40 items

2. Photo 212/6(33)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/6(33)
Title:
Bellary Rock and Fort. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Numbered '483' in the negative. Genre: Architectural Photography General view showing the walls and bastions of the fort. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of Southern India' (Marion and Co., London, 1870), edited by...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 212/6(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/6(5)
Title:
Views in Mysore. Shevana Bala Gola [Sravana Belgola]. The Jain statue. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close-up view of the colossal monolithic figure of Gommateshvara Bahubali on Vindhyagiri hill, the largest free-standing sculpture in India. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of Southern India' (Ma...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1868
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 212/6(35)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/6(35)
Title:
Ruins of Vijianuggur [Vijayanagara], near Calamapoor [Kamalapuram]. The Hall of Justice and Treasury[?]. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the south-facing façade, an elevated arcade of cusped arches overlooking open ground in front. The function of this building is not known with certainty: there appears to be little solid foundation for Lyon's caption. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 212/6(38)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/6(38)
Title:
Ruins of Vijianuggur [Vijayanagara], near Calamapoor [Kamalapuram]. [General view of ruins, with square watchtower.] Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Lyon's 'Notes to Accompany a Series of Photographs Prepared to Illustrate the Ancient Architecture of Southern India' (Marion & Co., London, 1870), edited by James Fergusson, gives the following description of this photograph: '488 - From the same elevated p...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 212/6(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/6(6)
Title:
Views in Mysore. Bailoor Temple [Chennakeshava Temple, Belur]. General view. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the central shrine in the courtyard of the Chennakeshava Temple at Belur. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of Southern India' (Marion and Co., London, 1870), edited by James Fergus...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 212/6(34)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/6(34)
Title:
Ruins of Vijianuggur [Vijayanagara], near Calamapoor [Kamalapuram]. The Elephant Stables. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the long, multi-domed façade, with a double storeyed central pavilion, of the Elephant Stables. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of Southern India' (Marion and Co., London, 1870), ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 212/6(36)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/6(36)
Title:
Ruins of Vijianuggur [Vijayanagara], near Calamapoor [Kamalapuram]. The wall of the Harem and Tower [Octagonal Watchtower]. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view from the north of masonry wall and octagonal tower, now generally agreed to have served as a watchtower rather than a zenana. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of Southern India' (Mari...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 212/6(37)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/6(37)
Title:
Ruins of Vijianuggur [Vijayanagara], near Calamapoor [Kamalapuram]. Ruins of the Harem [Lotus Mahal]. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking twowards the building known as the Lotus Mahal, showing the nine towers, with entrances in the form of multi-lobed arches. Probably a residence of the king or his military commander. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to ill...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 212/6(39)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/6(39)
Title:
Ruins of Vijianuggur [Vijayanagara], near Calamapoor [Kamalapuram]. General view of ruins. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of ruins, with the rear of the Elephant Stables on the left. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of Southern India' (Marion and Co., London, 1870), edited by James Fergusson, gives the f...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item