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Amerapoora: Doorway of Pyathat on East of Maha-too-lo-Bounghian Kyoung

Linnaeus Tripe

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an architectural structure. The image shows a close-up view of a building with intricately carved details, likely made of wood, featuring ornate decorations typical of traditional Southeast Asian architecture. The carvings include mythological and floral motifs, and the structure is adorned with multiple tiers of gabled roofs and spires that rise above the main entrance. The craftsmanship exhibits elaborate artistic skills in the relief work around the doorways and columns, which are prominently displayed in the foreground of the photograph.

Artwork Details

Date
September 1–October 21, 1855
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
4812 × 6204 px
Public Domain
Yes
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