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The Taj Mahal
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This view of the Taj Mahal, shot from the bank of the Yamuna River, offers a dramatic contrast between the seemingly perfect white marble monument in the background and dark, ruined structures in the foreground. It sets the Taj into a broader geographic and cultural context by including nature (the river) and two cultures, one that has crumbled and another that, because it approaches aesthetic perfection, has been carefully preserved.
| Artist / Maker | Dr. John Murray |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1858–62 |
| Culture / Origin | England |
| Medium | albumen print |
| Dimensions | Image: 43.2 x 38.4 cm (17 x 15 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Photography |
| Type | Photograph |
About the Artist
Dr. John Murray (Scottish, 1809–1898) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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