Gateway leading to Gulabi Bagh, Lahore
Photograph
1860s (made)
1860s (made)
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This gateway to the Gulabi Bagh or Rose Garden was built in 1655 by Mirza Sultan Beg, commander of Shah Jahan’s fleet. Although the garden no longer exists, the gateway is remarkable because of the intricate mosaic tiling across the façade.
James Craddock, the photographer, was active in India during the 1860s and 1870s and had studios in Peshawar, Simla and Lahore. This is one of several he took of Lahore and its monuments. The European gentleman in the front of the gateway is likely to be Craddock, who had a tendency to include himself in his photographs.
James Craddock, the photographer, was active in India during the 1860s and 1870s and had studios in Peshawar, Simla and Lahore. This is one of several he took of Lahore and its monuments. The European gentleman in the front of the gateway is likely to be Craddock, who had a tendency to include himself in his photographs.
Object details
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| Title | Gateway leading to Gulabi Bagh, Lahore |
| Materials and techniques | Albumen print |
| Brief description | Photograph of the Gateway leading to Gulabi Bagh, Lahore |
| Physical description | Photograph of the Gateway leading to Gulabi Bagh, Lahore |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Architecture, Buildings
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| Summary | This gateway to the Gulabi Bagh or Rose Garden was built in 1655 by Mirza Sultan Beg, commander of Shah Jahan’s fleet. Although the garden no longer exists, the gateway is remarkable because of the intricate mosaic tiling across the façade. James Craddock, the photographer, was active in India during the 1860s and 1870s and had studios in Peshawar, Simla and Lahore. This is one of several he took of Lahore and its monuments. The European gentleman in the front of the gateway is likely to be Craddock, who had a tendency to include himself in his photographs. |
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| Accession number | 79864 |
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| Record created | July 22, 2016 |
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