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Richard Banner Oakeley

Hoyshaleshvara Temple Sculpture, Halebidu (Halebeedu)

1856–57
albumenized salt print from waxed paper negative

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

Holysaleswara Temple is a magnificent example of Hindu architecture and sculpture begun during the first half of the 12th century.

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