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Ceylon
Views of Ceylon

Aus dem Katalog
Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts
Auktionsdatum 5.6.2024

Photographer: Alfred W. A. Plâté & Co. (active 1890s-1940s). Views of Ceylon. Circa 1890-1910. 15 platinum prints. Each circa 23,8 x 29 cm. Each with photographer's studio stamp and plate number on verso.

Plâté & Co's photographic collection of Ceylon offers a comprehensive portrayal of the island's landscapes, cultural landmarks, and daily life, capturing its diverse geography from temples and imperial grounds to gardens, plantations, and bustling markets, providing glimpses into the region's rich heritage and natural splendor during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This selection includes iconic sites such as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Kandy Lake (Kiri Muhuda), the Royal Botanical Gardens, The Dutch Canal, the Pettah Market in Colombo, and various landscapes from Sri Lanka's central province, including scenes of Adam's Peak (Sri Pada). – Corners slightly bumped, a small tear on one print and some light foxing on others, otherwise in good condition.