Nakhon Thom [Angkor Wat], Cambodia. Photograph by John Thomson, 1866.

  • Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921.
Date:
1866
Reference:
19152i
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Description

A view of a pilaster sculptured in relief with a floral motif. A bas-relief panel of two female figures [apsaras?] with elaborate headdresses. In the distance on the right hand side a further group of similar carved figures. Image reversed on the disc

Publication/Creation

1866.

Physical description

1 photograph : glass photonegative, wet collodion ; glass approximately 25.5 x 20.5 cm (10 x 8 in.)

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Lettering

Sculptured pilasters, Nakhon Watt, Cambodia Signed Bears Thomson's negative number: "447"

Notes

This is one of a collection of original glass negatives made by John Thomson. The negatives, made between 1868 and 1872, were purchased from Thomson by Sir Henry Wellcome in 1921

Reference

Wellcome Collection 19152i

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