The image shows an ancient temple-like structure with intricate architectural details. The scene is closely cropped around the building, which features arched doorways, detailed carvings, and steps. The architecture is ornate, worn, and aged. The image is rendered in sepia tones, giving it a historical feel. The sky is relatively clear with some scattered clouds in the background.

Pugahm Myo: East Facade of Damayangyee Pagoda

August 20–24, 1855

Medium: albumen silver print
Classification: Photograph
Period: 1851 to 1875
Image size: 6278 × 4852px

Description

The image shows an ancient temple-like structure with intricate architectural details. The scene is closely cropped around the building, which features arched doorways, detailed carvings, and steps. The architecture is ornate, worn, and aged. The image is rendered in sepia tones, giving it a historical feel. The sky is relatively clear with some scattered clouds in the background.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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