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81. Photo 212/4(36)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/4(36)
Title:
Tanjore Palace. Disused Council Chamber. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Numbered '405' in the negative. Genre: Architectural Photography View of the arched and heavily sculptured interior of the old council chamber in the Nayaka Palace at Tanjore (Thanjavur). Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient archite...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1868
Extent:
1 item

82. Photo 212/5(30)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/5(30)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. General view of granite rocks. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view looking towards the rock outcrop dotted with cave temples. On the summit of the rocks stands the Olakkanatha Temple, with the entrance to the Mahishamardini Cave directly beneath. Another copy of this print at Photo 1000 (3084). Lyon's 'Notes to acc...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868-1869
Extent:
1 item

83. Photo 212/5(31)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/5(31)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. Temple on the sea-shore. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of two vimanas (sanctuary towers) of the Shore Temple at Mamallapuram. Another copy of this print at Photo 1000 (3085). Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of Southern India' (Marion and C...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868-1869
Extent:
1 item

84. Photo 212/1(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/1(4)
Title:
Seringham Pagoda near Trichinopoly. Pyramidal gateway at south entrance to Second Court. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view looking along the roadway towards the ornately-carved gopura of the Ranganatha Temple at Srirangam. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of southern India' (Marion and Co., London, 1870),...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

85. Photo 212/1(25)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/1(25)
Title:
Madura. Trimul Naik's Portico [Pudu Mandapa]. Interior from east entrance. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view looking along the length of the interior of the Pudu Mandapa of the Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple at Madurai. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of southern India' (Marion and Co., Lond...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

86. Photo 212/1(40)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/1(40)
Title:
Madura. The Great Pagoda [Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple]. The pyramidal tower at east entrance. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the south-east of the massive gopura at the east entrance of the Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple, directly opposite the Pudu Mandapa. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of southern India' (M...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

87. Photo 212/2(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/2(1)
Title:
Madura. The Great Pagoda [Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple]. The pyramidal tower at west entrance. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking along a street lined with houses, towards the west gopura of the Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple. The entrance through the gopura has been bricked up, apart from a wooden doorway beside which a European figure (probably Lyon himself) stands. Lyon's 'N...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

88. Photo 212/2(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/2(2)
Title:
Madura. The Great Pagoda [Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple]. Inner tower at entrance to sanctum. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of one of the gopuras within the temple precincts. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of southern India' (Marion and Co., London, 1870), edited by James Fergusson, gives the following descripti...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

89. Photo 212/2(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/2(9)
Title:
Madura. The Great Pagoda [Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple]. Pillars and frescos on wall. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of a sculptured figure and wall paintings in the arcade running along the side of the Golden Lily Tank of the Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of southern India...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

90. Photo 212/2(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/2(10)
Title:
Madura. The Great Pagoda [Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple]. Carved pillars in portico near the tank. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of a sculptured female figure. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of southern India' (Marion and Co., London, 1870), edited by James Fergusson, gives the following description of this pho...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item