This gallery is united by the theme of Landmarks and Culture. These photographs signify a culture or country through their use of displaying landmarks and distinctive pieces of information that trigger a memory of a certain place. This gallery is mostly composed of black and white photos but some are sepia but not full colour images.
Untitled (Chicago after the Chicago Fire), Attributed to George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902), 1871, From the collection of: The Art Institute of Chicago
This image clearly depicts a panorama view of the city of chicago. It is a sepia print and relates to the theme of landmarks and countries.
This church displayed in the background of this image shows the architecture of Edinburgh as mentioned in the title.
Arrernte welcoming dance, entrance of the strangers, Alice Springs, Central Australia, 9 May 1901, Walter Baldwin Spencer, Francis J Gillen, 1901, From the collection of: Museums Victoria
No title (Couple with a cabinet photograph and ghost in background), Kusakabe Kimbei, (1880s), From the collection of: National Gallery of Victoria
This image clearly depicts a Japanese couple in wedding attire.
Chance and wagon leaving Oodnadatta, Central Australia, March 1901, Walter Baldwin Spencer, Francis J Gillen, 1901, From the collection of: Museums Victoria
This image is one of a homeland. This is a photograph of early settled australia and this is depicted through the vast desert landscape .
Pyramids Of El-Geezeh (From The Southwest), 1857 circa, printed 1865 circa, From the collection of: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
These two next images are of the same country, Egypt, but both show a different area and composition of the photos.
The Sphinx, the Great Pyramid and two lesser Pyramids, Ghizeh, Egypt, Francis Bedford, 1862, From the collection of: Royal Collection Trust, UK
This photo shows great composition with the sphinx in the far left third of the frame and the pyramid behind it taking up the middle and a little of the right third. The small figure in the right third shows the size and awe of the landmarks of egypt.
Study of Perspective - Berne, Ai Weiwei, 1995/2003, From the collection of: MoMA The Museum of Modern Art
Study of Perspective - Hong Kong, Ai Weiwei, 1995/2003, From the collection of: MoMA The Museum of Modern Art
Hot Water Cups, White Terrace, Charles Spencer (photography studio), 1880-1890s, From the collection of: Te Papa
The location of this image is unsure but the image is similar to the rice paddocks in China.
Sand Dunes, Carson Desert, Nevada, Timothy O'Sullivan, 1867, From the collection of: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
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