[Gopuram of Hindu temple]

Unknown1870s

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

A gopuram, a monumental tower forming the entrance to a Hindu temple complex of the Dravidian style. The gopuram has a rectangular base and five levels, which taper as the tower rises. Each level is adorned with multiple carved pillars.

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Details

Title: [Gopuram of Hindu temple]
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1870s
Location Created: Europe
Physical Dimensions: 14.5 × 10.7 cm (5 11/16 × 4 3/16 in.)
Type: Print
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Carbon print
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 84.XA.828.6.31
Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
Creator Display Name: Unknown maker
Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)

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