[Kitchen and Stables of Government House, Calcutta] 1858 - 1861

John Constantine Stanley's *[Kitchen and Stables of Government House, Calcutta]* (1858-1861) is a stunning example of 19th century albumen print photography that captures the grandeur of colonial Calcutta, now Kolkata, India. The photograph shows the sprawling Government House complex, highlighting the colonial architecture of the city. The detail in the image provides a glimpse into the daily life of the British administration in India during the 19th century. The photograph is currently part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.