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WD1092(28)
- Record Id:
- 040-003791986
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-003791958
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100117343230.0x000001
- LARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100162037049.0x000001
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- WD1092(28)
- Title:
- Cave 1, Narrative Panels on the Friezes on Facade. Artist(s): Gill, Robert (c.1824-1875).
- Scope & Content:
- Pen-and-ink drawing of the narrative panels on the friezes on the facade of Cave 1 at Ajanta, from an Album of 26 ground plans of the Ajanta caves and 16 folios of drawings of sculpture and architectural details in the Ajanta caves, by Capt. R. Gill, dated c.1850. Cave 1 is a very fine monastery from the late fifth century. The cave consists of a verandah with cells and porches at the ends and three doorways leading into the hall. This drawing depicts the friezes carved above the verandah which depict elephant fights, hunting expeditions and amorous scenes. Inside the hall there are twenty elaborate columns arranged in a square. The columns shafts are carved with bands of jewelled ornaments and medallions adorned with scrollwork. The cushion-like capital supports a square abacus with a group of carved figures and on the brackets there are flying figures. The doorways are decorated with amorous couples, maidens and naga deities. Within the sanctuary a large seated Buddha is carved in high relief. The frescos that decorate the walls of the cave are among the finest at Ajanta.
- Collection Area:
- Visual Arts
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-003791958
040-003791986 - Is part of:
- WD1092 : Album of 26 ground plans of the Ajanta caves and 16 folios of drawings of sculpture and architectural details in the Ajanta caves.…
WD1092(28) : Cave 1, Narrative Panels on the Friezes on Facade. Artist(s): Gill, Robert (c.1824-1875). - Hierarchy:
- 032-003791958[0028]/040-003791986
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: WD1092
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 item
- Digitised Content:
- http://access.bl.uk/item/viewer/ark:/81055/vdc_100162037049.0x000001 (digital images currently unavailable)
- Thumbnail:
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- Languages:
- English
- Scripts:
- Latin
- Start Date:
- 1850
- End Date:
- 1855
- Date Range:
- c 1850
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- Physical Characteristics:
- Pen and ink on paper; 67.5 x 48.2 cm
- Material Type:
- Prints, Drawings and Paintings
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)