Agra. The Taj, the Central of Principal City
1866
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1866
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see the Taj Mahal from a distance, its white marble dome glowing under a hazy sky. A few people stand near the base, tiny against the massive building. This photo was taken in the 1860s, before modern restorations. It’s one of the earliest clear images of the Taj, showing how it looked over 150 years ago. The details—like the worn stone and the way light hits the dome—feel almost like a time machine. If you like this, look up more photos by Samuel Bourne (British, 1834–1912).
