Linnaeus Tripe (1822-1902) is known for his photographs of India and Burma taken in the 1850s. It was the time that nascent photographic processes were advancing, and photography was increasingly recognised for its usefulness in making apparently fast and 'truthful' records.
Linnaeus Tripe biography
Biography of Linnaeus Tripe, known for his photographs of India and Burma taken in the 1850s.
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Linnaeus Tripe working methods
Even though very difficult in the hot and humid Indian climate, it is thought that Tripe continued to use the Calot…
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Linnaeus Tripe at the V&A
Linnaeus Tripe (1822-1902) is known for his photographs of India and Burma taken in the 1850s. It was the time that…
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Poisoned arrows from Assam and Burma
In the Asian Department's Indian & South East Asian collection, some innocuous looking arrows hold a potentially lethal secret.
Miniature Paintings, Paper, Paintings, Parrots, Elephants and Monkeys - A Study Trip to India
I learnt a lot on this study trip, not only about conservation, but also about museum politics, craftsmanship, endurance, Mughal history and the beauty of India.
Buddhism in India & Sri Lanka reading list
View a list of titles relating to Buddhism and Buddhist art in India and Sri Lanka
Design for a state bed by John Linnell, 1765
Design for a State Bed by John Linnell. This design is particularly elaborate and fanciful. The bed was never made, which could be a result of impractical elements within its design.
The John Madejski Garden
The John Madejski Garden opened on 5 July 2005. Kim Wilkie's design has transformed the garden. The Italianate courtyard is now a stylish, elegant place to meet and provides a central point from which to explore the museum.
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