Tomb of Emperor Humayun

Artist Bourne, Samuel

Date1863-1869

Location depictedDelhi, India

MediumAlbumen print glued to board

ClassificationsVisual Works

Credit LineGift of Mrs. F.H. Brown (from Elihu Taft Estate)

Object number1948.30.8

DescriptionPhotograph of Tomb of Humayun, the 2nd Emperor of the Mughal Dynasty, located just outside of Delhi, India. Taken from an angle so shows corner of building. Background is grass, shrubbery and a few trees. First story is a series of archways, about 9 on each of two sides shown and one wider in the corner. Second story facade also has archways but fewer, much larger ones. Light-colored dome on top. Two men standing in front.

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