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032-003126401 Material Type Photographs

1. Photo 984

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984
Title:
B.G. Bromochary, 'Views of Benares, from the River Side' (Benares, 1869).
Scope & Content:
Black half-leather and green buckram bound album measuring 460x387mm, with decorative endpapers, containing 23 albumen prints mounted one to a page, with letterpress captions and descriptive text printed below each image. Each leaf also includes the title of the series, 'Views of Benares, from t...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
23 items

2. Photo 984(23)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(23)
Title:
The Maharaja's Fort, Front view [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the river looking towards the landing place and palace beyond, with a state barge moored at the landing place. 'It is situated at Ram-Naggar, upwards of a mile to the south-east of Sivala Ghat, on the opposite side of the river, presenting a picturesqu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 984(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(4)
Title:
Bindumadhava Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking along the river at the ghat, with Aurangzeb's Mosque in the background. 'This Ghat was formerly dedicated to the God Madhava whose temple was razed to the ground by Aurangzeb.' [Albumen print, 279x213mm]. Subjects = Bromochary, B.G., 'Views of Be...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 984(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(5)
Title:
Punchganga Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the river looking towards the ghat and riverside buildings, with Aurangzeb's Mosque in the left background. 'This spot is one of the five chief places of worship on the banks of the Ganges. Five rivers meet at this point. Their names are 'Dhoutapapa', ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 984(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(8)
Title:
Ram Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of the riverbank around Ram Ghat, with Ghosla Ghat beyond. 'The Ghat is much frequented by the Mahratta population of the city. On the steps is a handsome temple of great sanctity.' [Albumen print, 275x213mm]. Subjects = Bromochary, B.G., 'Views of Benar...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 984(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(13)
Title:
Manmandil Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the riverbank looking towards the Observatory overlooking the ghat. 'This Ghat is principally remarkable for the Old Observatory, situated upon the banks of the river at this spot. This lofty building gives a noble appearance to the Ghat and commands a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 984(15)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(15)
Title:
Munshi Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the river looking towards the ghat and the substantial building overlooking it. 'This is the most picturesque of all the Ghats of Benares. It is built by Munshi Sridhar Devan of the Raja of Nagpoor.' [Albumen print, 275x212mm]. Subjects = Bromochary...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 984(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(21)
Title:
Bachhraj Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the riverside looking towards the ghat and Jain temples overlooking the ghat. 'Here the Jyns have lately built two temples, which stands upon the bank.' [Albumen print, 275x214mm]. Subjects = Bromochary, B.G., 'Views of Benares' (1869); ghats; India...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 984(22)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(22)
Title:
Asi Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking along the riverbank and showing Asi and other ghats and asscoaited buildings. 'This is one of the five celebrated places of pilgrimage in Benares. The spot is also called Asi Sangam from the confluence of a pretty [?petty] stream Asi with the Ganges...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 984(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(1)
Title:
Raj Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View of the ghat from the river, with the end of the Bridge of Boats at the left and a local boat moored in the foreground: 'Here a pontoon bridge crosses the Ganges in the dry season, but not during the rains; and along it an immense amount of traffic of all kinds ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1869
Extent:
1 item