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Container Reference (shelfmark) Photo 101 Material Type Photographs

11. Photo 101(11)

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Photo 101(11)
Title:
Taj from the South-East [Agra]. Photographer: Murray, John
Scope & Content:
Photograph of the south-east side of the Taj Mahal in Agra, from the Murray Collection: 'Photographic views in Agra and its vicinity', taken by John Murray in the mid-1850s. The Taj Mahal is the finest building from the Mughal period and one of the most famous monuments in the world. It was buil...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Mid-1850s
Extent:
1 item

12. Photo 101(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 101(12)
Title:
The Jumma Musjid [Agra]. Photographer: Murray, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Mid-1850s
Extent:
1 item

13. Photo 101(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 101(13)
Title:
The Chowk [Agra]. Photographer: Murray, John
Scope & Content:
Photograph of the Chowk in Agra, from the Murray Collection: 'Photographic views in Agra and its vicinity', taken by John Murray in the mid-1850s. A view looking along a line of shops in the Chowk (bazaar, market-place), in the city of Agra. Situated on the west bank of the River Yamuna, Agra is...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Mid-1850s
Extent:
1 item

14. Photo 101(14)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 101(14)
Title:
The tomb of Etmad-ood-Dowlah [Agra]. Photographer: Murray, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Mid-1850s
Extent:
1 item

15. Photo 101(15)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 101(15)
Title:
Ruins [on the left bank of the Jumna, Agra]. Photographer: Murray, John
Scope & Content:
Photograph of ruins on the left bank of the River Yamuna at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, from the Murray Collection: 'Photographic views in Agra and its vicinity', taken by John Murray in mid-1850s. A view of ruins with washing laid out to dry on the banks of the river in the foreground.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Mid-1850s
Extent:
1 item

16. Photo 101(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 101(16)
Title:
Kandaharee Bagh [Agra]. Photographer: Murray, John
Scope & Content:
Photograph of Kandaharee Bagh in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, from the Murray Collection: 'Photographic views in Agra and its vicinity', taken by John Murray in the mid-1850s. This building was the British official residence in Agra.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Mid-1850s
Extent:
1 item

17. Photo 101(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 101(17)
Title:
Mr Grant's House [Agra]. Photographer: Murray, John
Scope & Content:
Photograph of Mr Grant's House at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, from the Murray Collection: 'Photographic views in Agra and its vicinity', taken by John Murray in the mid-1850s. This view also shows a horse and carriage in the garden with servants working in the garden.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Mid-1850s
Extent:
1 item

18. Photo 101(18)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 101(18)
Title:
The Entrance [to Akbar's tomb, Sikandra]. Photographer: Murray, John
Scope & Content:
Photograph showing the entrance to the mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in Sikandra from the Murray Collection: 'Photographic views in Agra and its vicinity', taken by John Murray in the mid-1850s. Dated inscriptions show that the tomb was completed by Akbar's son Jahangir (r.1605-27) in 16...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Mid-1850s
Extent:
1 item

19. Photo 101(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 101(19)
Title:
The Mausoleum [Sikandra]. Photographer: Murray, John
Scope & Content:
Photograph showing the mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in Sikandra from the Murray Collection: 'Photographic views in Agra and its vicinity', taken by John Murray in the mid-1850s. Akbar (r.1556-1605) was an energetic and innovative ruler who succeeded in being a significant unifying force...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Mid-1850s
Extent:
1 item

20. Photo 101(20)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 101(20)
Title:
The Superstructure [of Akbar's tomb, Sikandra]. Photographer: Murray, John
Scope & Content:
Photograph showing the mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in Sikandra from the Murray Collection: 'Photographic views in Agra and its vicinity', taken by John Murray in the mid-1850s. Dr Murray is sitting in the bottom left in this photograph. Architecture built during the reign of Akbar (r.1...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Mid-1850s
Extent:
1 item