[Metcalfe House, Delhi] — Jean Baptiste Oscar Mallitte | DiscoverArt

Jean Baptiste Oscar Mallitte

[Metcalfe House, Delhi]

1858–61

Albumen silver print

21 × 28.4 cm (8.3 × 11.2 in)

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