Agra. View of the Taj from the Garden
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 garden path, trees framing the white marble dome in the distance. This photo was taken in the 1860s, before modern restorations. The trees and pathways look different now—this is like a time capsule of how the site once appeared. Bourne traveled across India with heavy camera gear, capturing landmarks most Brits would never see. If you like this, look up more photos by Samuel Bourne (British, 1834–1912).
