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Samuel Bourne (1834-1912) was a pioneering photographer who documented India in the 19th century. His albumen prints, often featuring architectural marvels like the ruins of the Quwwat ul-Islam Mosque, showcase intricate details of Indian architecture, often with figures of local people in the foreground. Bourne's work captures the beauty of natural landscapes as well, including the dramatic rock formations of the Deccan Plateau. His photographic legacy provides invaluable insight into the landscapes, architecture, and people of India in the Victorian era.
Born
1834
Died
1912
The Wanga Valley
Samuel Bourne
1874
Kulu; Distant view of the Snowy Summits South of Shigri...
Samuel Bourne
1874
Untitled
Samuel Bourne
1874
Hamta Pass, between Kulu and Spiti, 14,800 feet
Samuel Bourne
1874
Range of Snowy Peaks above Gangootni Glaciers
Samuel Bourne
1874
Kulu and Spiti Range, bounding the Hamta Pass
Samuel Bourne
1874
Kulu, Great Snowy Peak south of the Hamta Pass, 14,800 ...
Samuel Bourne
1874
Kashmir, View in Kojji-la Pass
Samuel Bourne
1874
Kulu, Spiti; View from Hamta Pass
Samuel Bourne
1874
Ruins of Martand from Southeast
Samuel Bourne
1870
Great Pagoda, Tanjore
Samuel Bourne
1870
Kashmir; Glaciers Near Sonamurg
Samuel Bourne
1867
Cathedral, Calcutta
Samuel Bourne
1867
Darjeeling; View from Leebong, Looking Towards the Snow...
Samuel Bourne
1867
View from the Neela Pass
Samuel Bourne
1867