Paviljoen en de tombe van Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh op Sarkhej Roza bij Ahmedabad before 1866

This photograph of the Paviljoen en de tombe van Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh op Sarkhej Roza bij Ahmedabad, was taken by Thomas Biggs. The photograph presents us with a study in contrasts and textures. The linear precision of the architecture, with its rhythmic colonnades, is set against the organic forms of the surrounding foliage. Light and shadow play across the stone surfaces, enhancing the tactile quality of the image. Biggs uses a formal, almost classical composition, to create a sense of balance and order. Yet, the grainy texture and the muted tones disrupt any easy reading of the image, hinting at the passage of time and the effects of the environment on the structure. The geometry of the building, with its emphasis on horizontal and vertical lines, creates a stable framework. The architectural structure may reflect the philosophical themes of permanence and spirituality which invites viewers to contemplate the interplay between form and decay.