Shimla
1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This photo shows a hillside town covered in snow, with small houses packed close together. A church with a tall spire stands out near the center. Trees line the edges of the town, and the mountains in the background fade into mist. The photo was taken in the 1860s, capturing a quiet, snowy moment in a place far from Britain. The buildings look simple but neatly arranged, giving a sense of order. If you like this kind of scene, look up Realism.
