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Banian tree near Ahmedabad c. 1870

Albumen print | 25.9 x 34.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2700773

Description

View of large banyan tree in a grassy field with its long aerial roots hanging from branches. Two locals sit cross-legged at the base of the trunk.

Provenance

Acquired by King Edward VII when Prince of Wales
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

25.9 x 34.3 cm (image)

51.1 x 38.0 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
India
Gujarat [India]
Ahmedabad [Gujarat]

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