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Subject Architecture Material Type Photographs

571. 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

572. 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

573. 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

574. 1701.c.6(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(1)
Title:
View of the Acropolis, from the Musaeum Hill. Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography View looking across the valley towards the Acropolis, wit the Parthenon and the later stone tower prominent on the skyline: '…A portion of modern Athens, is visible at the left; at the right is seen the course of the Ilissus, and the remaining columns of the Te...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

575. 1701.c.6(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(2)
Title:
The Acropolis, with the Theatre of Bacchus [Theatre of Dionysus]. Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography A view looking across the orchestra of the theatre, towards the seating and the Acropolis Hill rising beyond: '…View taken from the proscenium of the theatre. The architrave of the Parthenon is seen above the fortification wall.'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

576. 1701.c.6(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(3)
Title:
View of the Acropolis, from the north, with the Turkish town at the foot of the hill. Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography View looking over the rooftops towards the Acropolis:'…At the extreme right is the Mars Hill. The grotto of Pan will be seen at the right of the Acropolis, and nearly under the square tower.'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

577. 1701.c.6(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(4)
Title:
The Acropolis, seen from the hill above the Ilissus, looking north-west. Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography View looking across the valley towards the Acropolis, with a windmill in the left foreground: '…At the right are the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter [Temple of Olympian Zeus], and at the extreme left the Musaeum Hill, with the monument of Philopappus.'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

578. 1701.c.6(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(5)
Title:
View taken from the tower of the Cathedral, looking south-west. Mars Hill is seen to the right of the Acropolis. Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography View looking over the rooftops of Athens towards the Acropolis.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

579. 1701.c.6(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(6)
Title:
The western façade of the Propylaea, with the Temple of Victory [Temple of Athena Nike] and the ancient steps. Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography General view looking towards the façade of the Propylaea, with the Temple of Athena Nike on the right: '…At the extreme right is the Parthenon; at the left the detached mass is the pedestal of the statue of Agrippa. The square tower which rises above the Temple...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

580. 1701.c.6(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.c.6(7)
Title:
Eastern façade of the Temple of Victory [Temple of Athena Nike]. Photographer: Stillman, William James
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Inscribed in the ngeative, 'W. Stillman '69' and 'Temple of Victory.' Genre: Archaeological Photography Head-on view of the porch of four Ionic columns, with frieze above: '…This temple was entirely destroyed during the Turkish occupation of Athens, and its stones, carefully colle...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

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