Entrance to Botanical Gardens, Calcutta 1850s

Captain R. B. Hill's "Entrance to Botanical Gardens, Calcutta" is a mid-19th-century salted paper print depicting a classical-style structure, framed by trees, in the Calcutta Botanical Garden. The composition, with its emphasis on symmetry and detail, showcases the influence of Western architectural aesthetics on colonial India. Captured in a crisp, detailed style, the photograph provides a glimpse into the urban landscapes of colonial Calcutta. It is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, offering a glimpse into the historical development of India under British rule.