Photograph of statue of Sir Edward Barnes (1776-1838), Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), on top of a plinth in military uniform, with his left hand on his sword. Inscription on plinth. Statue is within fenced enclosure. Three people lean upon railings as they look at the statue. A carriage stands in the background. Building and trees right. This photograph is numbered 2077 but crossed out; it was later renumbered (not recorded here).

In an effort to strengthen diplomatic relations between the Indian rulers and the British Crown, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of Queen Victoria, embarked on a tour of the Indian subcontinent in October 1875. The Prince visited 21 towns and cities across parts of modern-day India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal, where he exchanged and received gifts from each ruler he met during his tour. The Prince returned to England in May 1876. As a result of the visit, six photographic albums were compiled of portraits, groups and views. Some of the photographs were commercial prints already available; others were specially taken to commemorate the tour.