Lhasa 1942-43: Tolstoy, Kay, Coo-Coo, Mrs Bo and Dr Bo [and Ludlow]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Informal group portrait. Captain Ilya Tolstoy was a member of the Amercian delegation sent to Lhasa in 1942. Ludlow can be seen at the extreme left of the photograph. Subjects = Ludlow Collection Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Genre: Portrait Photography Portrait of Ludlow, an unidentified European and a Tibetan seated on the steps in front of a house, with various heads and dead birds arranged around them. Subjects = hunting; hunting trophies Location = Gyantse; Tibet
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking towards Gyantse Dzong, where the huge carpet decorated with a Buddha image hangs from the walls during its annual display. Subjects = monasteries; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious ceremonies Location = Gyantse; Tibet
Genre: Landscape Photography General view looking across a pool towards Gyantse Dzong. Subjects = forts; Tibetan architecture; Tibetan architecture (Buddhist) Location = Gyantse; Tibet