[Botanical Gardens, Calcutta] 1850s

"Botanical Gardens, Calcutta" is a 19th-century salt print by Captain R. B. Hill depicting a picturesque scene from the Calcutta Botanical Gardens, now known as the Indian Botanic Garden. The image showcases a stone bridge over a tranquil pond, framed by lush greenery, offering a glimpse into the beauty of the gardens during the British Raj. This image highlights the intersection of landscape photography and colonial history, offering a snapshot of a significant cultural site in India. The photograph is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.