Hoofdgebouw van het tempelcomplex van Wat Pra Keo (Tempel van de Smaragdgroene Boeddha) in Bangkok c. 1870 - 1900
grlambertco2
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aged paper
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toned paper
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muted colour palette
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unrealistic statue
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carved into stone
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19th century
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neutral brown palette
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watercolour illustration
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pencil art
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watercolor
This 19th-century photograph by G.R. Lambert & Co. captures the intricate architecture of the Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, in Bangkok, Thailand. The image showcases the main building's layered, ornate roofline, a hallmark of traditional Thai temple design. This detailed photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and religious significance of this important Buddhist temple.
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