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032-003056534 Subject Cave Temples

1. Photo 212/5(30)

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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

2. Photo 212/3(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/3(10)
Title:
Kaloogoomulla [Kalugumalai], near Tinnevelly. General view of rock out of which temple is cut. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from below looking up the hillside towards the rock-cut Vattuvan Kovil temple, with its pyramidal roof topped by an octagonal dome. Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of Southern India' (Marion...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 212/3(11)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/3(11)
Title:
Kaloogoomulla [Kalugumalai], near Tinnevelly. The beautiful monolith. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close-up view of the richly-carved dome of the unfinished monolithic Vattuvan Kovil temple. 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 Ferg...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 212/3(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/3(12)
Title:
Kaloogoomulla [Kalugumalai], near Tinnevelly. A more detailed view of the monolith. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography A closer view than print 11 of the dome of the Vattuvan Kovil. 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 de...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1867-1868
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 212/5(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/5(21)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. Carvings in Kristna portico. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of section of part of the sculptures in the Krishna Mandapa. Another copy of this print at Photo 1000 (3075). 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:
1868-1869
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 212/5(22)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/5(22)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. Continuation of carvings in Kristna Portico. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of section of rock-cut sculptures in the Krishna Mandapa. Another copy of this print at Photo 1000 (3076). 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:
1868-1869
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 212/5(23)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/5(23)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. Small monolithic temple near the village. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the Ganesha Ratha at Mamallapuram. 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...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868-1869
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 212/5(33)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/5(33)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. The first monolith [the Draupadi Ratha]. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the west of the Draupadi Ratha, showing the entrance, with flanking figures carved in relief. Another copy of this print at Photo 1000 (3087). Lyon's 'Notes to accompany aseries of photographs prepared to illustrate the ancient architecture of Southern...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868-1869
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 212/5(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/5(19)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. Porch adjoining the basso-relievos represented in No 424 [ie print 18]. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the facade of the 7th-century rock-cut temple known as the Pancha Pandava Mandapa. 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 Jam...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868-1869
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 212/5(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 212/5(17)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. Basso-relievo on face of granite rocks. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of the right-hand section of the sculpture known as Arjuna's Penance, with elephants at base. Seen here before excavation, with lower portion below ground. Another copy of this print at Photo 1000 (3071). Lyon's 'Notes to accompany a series of photographs p...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868-1869
Extent:
1 item