The Ruins of Palaces in the Citadel, Bijapur 1866

Albumen print | 26.1 x 39.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2946411

Colonel Thomas Biggs (1822-1905)

Description

Photograph of the ruins of palaces in the Citadel, Bijapur. Parts of different palaces can be seen among the trees and there is a high stone wall in the foreground.

This photograph is one in a series used to illustrate a 1866 publication on the architecture of Bijapur. The city is renowned for its historical buildings.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Colonel Thomas Biggs (1822-1905)
(photographer)

Search the collection Major William Loch
(photographer)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

26.1 x 39.2 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
India
Karnataka [India]
Bijapur [Karnataka]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Secular architecture
Palaces
Architectural history
Classical architecture
East Asian architecture
Indian architecture
References

Alternative title(s)

Plate I . GENERAL VIEW OF RUINS OF PALACES IN THE CITADEL

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