West and South Sides of the Vimana Walls, Great Temple (Brihadeshvara) at Tanjore (Thanjavur)
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a tall stone temple wall, carved with small shrines and statues of Hindu gods. This photo was taken in 1858 by a British officer who lugged his camera across India. Instead of glass plates, he used waxed paper—lighter, less likely to crack. The soft focus comes from that choice. Look up *The Cleveland Museum of Art* to see more of his quiet, careful shots.
