Maha Seya dagaba 1896

henrywilliamcave

print, photography, albumen-print

aged paper

ink paper printed

print

asian-art

sketch book

hand drawn type

landscape

photography

personal sketchbook

hand-drawn typeface

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

albumen-print

"Maha Seya dagaba" is a photograph taken by Henry William Cave in 1896, showcasing a majestic ancient Buddhist stupa in Sri Lanka. The image captures the monument's imposing scale and intricate details, highlighting the stupa's dome and surrounding foliage. Cave's work offers a glimpse into the cultural and architectural heritage of Sri Lanka, capturing the grandeur of the Maha Seya Dagaba in a timeless monochrome print.