
Pugahm Myo: Carved Doorway in Courtyard of Shwe Zeegong Pagoda
Tripe, Linnaeus · British
August 20–24 or October 23, 1855
- Medium
- albumen silver print
- Classification
- Photograph
- Period
- 1851 to 1875
- Image size
- 4769 × 5790px
Description
This is a photograph of a wooden building with intricate architectural details. The gable end is adorned with swirling patterns and decorative elements. The entrance has a slightly arched doorway surrounded by detailed woodwork, with a carved panel above it. The roof edges have decorative trim and flourishes. In the background are tall palm trees and foliage. The craftsmanship of the building showcases attention to detail and artistry, capturing a moment of cultural heritage in wooden architecture.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).