Gezicht op de Miya Khan Chishti-moskee in Ahmedabad before 1866
thomasbiggs
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aged paper
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toned paper
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homemade paper
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ink paper printed
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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fading type
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coloured pencil
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This 19th-century photograph, "Gezicht op de Miya Khan Chishti-moskee in Ahmedabad," by Thomas Biggs, depicts a mosque in Ahmedabad, India. The black and white image shows the mosque's intricate architecture, including its towering minarets and arched doorways, in a style typical of Indian Islamic architecture. Biggs was an English photographer known for his documentation of Indian architecture and landscapes during the British Raj. The photo provides a valuable historical glimpse into the architectural heritage of Ahmedabad.
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