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032-003188880 Subject Bridges

1. Photo 1253/1(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1253/1(6)
Title:
'Shamshere Bridge And Musjid, On The Cabul River Near Dehmazang Gorge, North West Corner Of City.' Photographer(s): Burke, John
Scope & Content:
View looking along a river (Kabul River) towards a bridge with a mosque hidden by trees on the right. A man is standing at the banks of the river, and a group is sitting beside a building on the left. Facsimile of work photographed by John Burke, 1878-1880. Printed by Simon Norfolk, 2011 Stamped ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2010-2011
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1253/1(78)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1253/1(78)
Title:
'Attock from Khyrabad.' This picture of the military bridge across the Indus appeared in Burke’s Afghan albums but was actually shot in 1863 during the Ambela Campaign. It is signed by William Baker to whom Burke was apprenticed, but its inclusion in the folio suggests Burke may have made the picture himself (in Baker’s employment) or been present assisting Baker, learning his trade. Photographer(s): Burke, John (1843–1900)
Scope & Content:
View of a bridge made with boats on the river. A fort is in the background. Facsimile of work photographed by John Burke, 1878. There is a marking '551 B', lower right of the image. Printed by Simon Norfolk, 2011. Stamped in black ink, verso, lower right: BY APPOINTMENT / JNO: BURKE LATE / BAKE...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2010-2011
Extent:
1 item