[View of Chowringhee from Government House, Calcutta] 1858 - 1861

"View of Chowringhee from Government House, Calcutta" is a 19th century salt print photograph taken by John Constantine Stanley. The photograph depicts a view of Chowringhee Road in Calcutta, India, from the grounds of Government House. It is an example of early photography in India, with a clear focus on documentation and detail. The photograph shows the architectural features of Government House, including the impressive gate with a lion statue and the tall obelisk visible in the distance. The picture provides a glimpse of Calcutta's cityscape during the British colonial period.