Karim-ud-Din's Mosque in the Citadel, Bijapur 1866

Albumen print | 26.1 x 39.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2946414

Colonel Thomas Biggs (1822-1905)

Description

Photograph of Karim-ud-Din's Mosque in the Citadel, Bijapur. The building has two levels and is supported by columns. Parts of the building are badly damaged and grass is growing on the roof.

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 39.4 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
India
Karnataka [India]
Bijapur [Karnataka]
Karim-ud-Din's Mosque [Bijapur]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Architectural history
Classical architecture
East Asian architecture
Indian architecture
Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
Mosques
References

Alternative title(s)

PLATE IV. ANCIENT MOSQUE IN THE CITADEL

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