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This is a photograph of an intricately carved building. The image shows the architectural details of the structure, featuring elaborate wooden carvings and ornamental designs. The building is adorned with lattice works, motifs, animals, and mythical creatures, showcasing detailed craftsmanship. A decorative railing is visible at the lower part of the building, while the upper sections display sculptural elements, spires, and decorative panels. The design reflects traditional Southeast Asian architecture, highlighted in great detail in the photograph.
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This is a photograph of an intricately carved building. The image shows the architectural details of the structure, featuring elaborate wooden carvings and ornamental designs. The building is adorned with lattice works, motifs, animals, and mythical creatures, showcasing detailed craftsmanship. A decorative railing is visible at the lower part of the building, while the upper sections display sculptural elements, spires, and decorative panels. The design reflects traditional Southeast Asian architecture, highlighted in great detail in the photograph.

National Gallery of Art · Photograph

Amerapoora: Another Part of the Balcony of Kyoung No. 86

Linnaeus Tripe

Date
September 1–October 21, 1855
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
image/sheet: 26.5 x 34.5 cm (10 7/16 x 13 9/16 in.) mount: 45.7 x 58.4 cm (18 x 23 in.)
Classification
Photograph
Accession number
2010.113.2
Credit line
New Century Fund
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CPH
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Burma Views

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • salted paper print
  • Palace
  • exterior
  • architecture
  • Monastery
  • Decoration
  • Burma
Provenance

(Robert Hershkowitz, Ltd., Sussex); NGA purchase, 2010.

Inscription

printed in typeset on white paper adhered to mount, lower center beneath photograph in black ink: No. 92. Amerapoora. Another part of the Balcony of Kyoung no. 86. [86 is handwritten]

NGA object ID 152354. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.