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John Burke (1843-1900)
The Amir's Garden, from side walk: Photographs, India, Presented by Lord Lytton, 1880 1878-80
Albumen print | 24.1 x 29.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2702098
John Burke (1843-1900)
The Amir's Garden, from side walk 1878-80
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Photograph showing two Afghan men, armed with rifles, standing on the sidewalk. Two formal rows of trees on left. Trees and shrubs on right. Single storey building in background. This is the garden of the Amir of Afghanistan (Wazirbagh), situated about half a mile to the west of Jalalabad (the royal winter capital) and contained the palace of the Amir, two large tanks or reservoirs and a circular summer house, shown in this view
Provenance
Photograph in album presented by the Earl of Lytton (1831-91), Viceroy of India to Queen Victoria in 1880
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
24.1 x 29.4 cm (image)
34.1 x 46.4 cm (page dimensions)
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Alternative title(s)
The Amir's Garden, from side walk
