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Archive Reference (shelfmark) 1701.b.24 Subject Architectural Types

51. 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

52. 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

53. 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

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