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Subject Architectural Sculpture Level [40] File

91. 1701.b.24(47)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.b.24(47)
Title:
An Apsara dancing to the Tomtom, played by the two grotesque figures on each side. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of the dancing figure of an apsara, flanked by two small figures with drums, on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1856-1857
Extent:
1 item

92. 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

93. 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

94. 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

95. 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

96. 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

97. 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

98. 1701.c.6(23)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(23)
Title:
Tribune of the Caryatids (supposed to be the monument of Cecrops). Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography Close view from the south-west of the caryatid porch of the Erechtheum.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

99. 1701.c.6(24)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(24)
Title:
Figure of Victory, from the Temple of Victory; high relief. Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Inscribed in the negative, 'Bas Relief Temple of Victory' and signed 'Stillman 69.' Genre: Archaeological Photography Close view of the relief sculpture.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

100. 1701.c.6(25)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(25)
Title:
Fragment of frieze from the Parthenon. Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography Close view of portion of frieze, showing figures on horseback.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

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