Hindoo Temple Sculpture, Southern India, Hullabeed
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white photo of a temple wall. It’s packed with carvings—rows of tiny figures, animals, and patterns. Two tall pillars stand at the sides, wrapped in designs. The middle shows shelves with more detailed carvings, almost like a storybook in stone. The photo was taken by a doctor who traveled to India. He focused on how light and shadow play on the carvings, making them look almost three-dimensional. Look up Pigou, William Henry (Dr) to see how he turned travel photos into art.
