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Benares; Ancient Bhuddist [sic] Tower at Sarnath

Samuel Bourne1865–1866

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

View of the Dhamekh Stupa, a massive Buddhist stone stupa, partially in ruins and with wild vegetation and a tree growing on top of it. A number of people can be seen near its base.

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  • Title: Benares; Ancient Bhuddist [sic] Tower at Sarnath
  • Creator: Samuel Bourne
  • Date Created: 1865–1866
  • Location Created: Sarnath, India
  • Physical Dimensions: 28.6 × 23.5 cm (11 1/4 × 9 1/4 in.)
  • Type: Print
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Albumen silver print
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 84.XO.1224.1.34
  • Culture: English
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
  • Creator Display Name: Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912)
  • Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)
The J. Paul Getty Museum

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