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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 1112 Name Macdonald, David Material Type Photographs

1. Photo 1112/1(362)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(362)
Title:
The Dalai Lama and his followers at Gnatong, en route to Tibet. Photographer: Macdonald, David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Full-length seated portrait of the Dalai Lama, with four attendants standing behind him. Photographed while returning to Tibet after his exile in Darjeeling. Subjects = Bell Collection; Dalai Lama; religious leaders; Tibetan rulers
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1912
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1112/1(372)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(372)
Title:
Tibetan women dancing at Kangma. Photographer: Macdonald, David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Large group arranged in circle. Subjects = Bell Collection; dance; ethnic groups; Tibetans Location = Kangmar; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1910-1920
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 1112/2(35a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/2(35a)
Title:
Chinese barracks at Chorten Karpo in ruins. Photographer: Macdonald, David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography General view of ruined buildings after the Tibetan-Chinese conflict of 1911-12. Bell's typescript index notes that this photograph belonged to David Macdonald, but was taken by 'Kaziman Nepalai of Lhasa.' Subjects = Bell Collection Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1911
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 1112/2(35b)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/2(35b)
Title:
Chinese barracks at Chorten Karpo in ruins. Photographer: Macdonald, David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = Bell Collection Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1911
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 1112/2(43)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/2(43)
Title:
Fettered convict in Gyantse. Photographer: Macdonald, David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; convicts; crime and criminals Location = Gyantse; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1910-1920
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 1112/2(269)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/2(269)
Title:
The scapegoat at Gyantse who carries away all misfortune at the beginning of the sowing season. He is clad in sheep's entrails and holds its heart in his hand. After the ceremony he is driven down the hill-side. Photographer: Macdonald, David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length standing portrait. A similar photograph of the same figure is reproduced in Hugh Richardson, Ceremonies of the Lhasa Year (Serindia, London, 1993), p. 71: 'At Gyantse the counterpart of the Lugong Gyalpo is a strange figure, half-naked with sheep's ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1910-1920
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 1112/2(275)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/2(275)
Title:
Dalai Lama blessing Tibetans at Yatung with a tassel. Photographer: Macdonald, David
Scope & Content:
Tibetans processing past the Dalai Lama, who stands at right beneath umbrella, glancing towards camera. See also part 284 (42a, 42b). Subjects = Bell Collection; Dalai Lama; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious ceremonies; religious leaders Location = Tibet; Yatung
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1912
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 1112/3(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/3(8)
Title:
Maharaja of Bhutan at the Delhi Durbar, 1911. Photographer: Macdonald, David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Full-length seated portrait (an informal snapshot) of Sir Ugyen Wungchuk. Subjects = Bell Collection; Bhutanese rulers; durbars; official events
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Dec 1911
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 1112/3(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/3(9)
Title:
Maharaja of Bhutan leaving the Delhi Durbar, 1911. Photographer: Macdonald, David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Sir Ugyen Wungchuk seated in a motor car. Subjects = Bell Collection; Bhutanese rulers; cars; durbars; official events; road transport; transport
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Dec 1911
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 1112/3(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/3(10)
Title:
Paro Dzong. Photographer: Macdonald, David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Slightly distant view of the dzong from across the river. Subjects = Bell Collection; dzongs; forts
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1910-1920
Extent:
1 item