[Grand Entrance to the Government House, Calcutta] 1850s

"[Grand Entrance to the Government House, Calcutta]" is an 1850s photograph by Captain R. B. Hill, a British officer who documented the architecture and people of India during the colonial period. This albumen print, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the imposing facade of the Government House in Calcutta, a symbol of British power and influence in India. The photograph's detail and composition capture the grandeur of the building, highlighting its classical design and extensive grounds.