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Ceylon Collection

Background imageCeylon Collection: Sinhalese washerman, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Sinhalese washerman, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Sinhalese washerman, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of an elderly man with hair ornament. Singhelese in Kandy. From " Rund um die Erde", by C. W. Allers

Background imageCeylon Collection: Girl, Ceylon, 1875-1879. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron

Girl, Ceylon, 1875-1879. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Girl, Ceylon, 1875-1879. In this picture the camera is positioned low and close to the sitter

Background imageCeylon Collection: The Voyage to China: Buddhist Temple at Galle, Ceylon, 1872. Creator: J. J

The Voyage to China: Buddhist Temple at Galle, Ceylon, 1872. Creator: J. J
The Voyage to China: Buddhist Temple at Galle, Ceylon, 1872. The principal figure is that of Buddha, or Gautama Buddha, as he is called in Ceylon. It is colossal, formed of clay, and painted

Background imageCeylon Collection: Rosama and Sandenam, Tamil girls, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Rosama and Sandenam, Tamil girls, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Rosama and Sandenam, Tamil girls, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of two young women in what is now Sri Lanka. Rosama und Sandenam - Tamilmadchen, Kandy

Background imageCeylon Collection: Sinhalese girls, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Sinhalese girls, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Sinhalese girls, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of children in what is now Sri Lanka. Singhalesische madchen, Kandy. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C

Background imageCeylon Collection: The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. View of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a Buddhist temple in the royal palace complex

Background imageCeylon Collection: Ceylon. Weighing Tea Leaves. British planter with tea estate labourers

Ceylon. Weighing Tea Leaves. British planter with tea estate labourers, 1900s. Found in the Collection of the Private Collection

Background imageCeylon Collection: Native performance, called 'Hobson Jobson

Native performance, called "Hobson Jobson, " on the festival of the Cingalese New Year, 1870. H.M.S

Background imageCeylon Collection: Street scene in a fishing village, Mutwal, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Street scene in a fishing village, Mutwal, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Street scene in a fishing village, Mutwal, Ceylon, 1898. Boy with his catch in what is now Sri Lanka. Strasse in Fischerdorf Mut-Wal

Background imageCeylon Collection: Pina - drummer boy in a Buddhist temple

Pina - drummer boy in a Buddhist temple, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of a child with a set of double drums secured round his waist. Pina, Trommeljunge in Buddha-Tempel

Background imageCeylon Collection: Fishing boats, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Fishing boats, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Fishing boats, Ceylon, 1898. Fishermen on the Indian Ocean off the coast of what is now Sri Lanka. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Background imageCeylon Collection: Tea pickers, Peradeniya, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Tea pickers, Peradeniya, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Tea pickers, Peradeniya, Ceylon, 1898. In der Theefelden bei Paradenia. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Background imageCeylon Collection: Natha Devale shrine, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Natha Devale shrine, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Natha Devale shrine, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. The Natha Devalaya is the oldest surviving structure from the Kandyan Kingdom. It was built in the 14th century

Background imageCeylon Collection: Watta Raka Anunayaka Farunansa, Buddhist head priest, Ceylon, 1898

Watta Raka Anunayaka Farunansa, Buddhist head priest, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of a shaven-headed priest of the Buddha temple at the Malwathu Maha Viharaya, a monastery in Kandy

Background imageCeylon Collection: Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Roman Catholic Tamil man, Sinhalese man, Muslim man. Tscheddy Mam (Tamile) (Romische Katholik), Singhalese, Mohamedaner

Background imageCeylon Collection: Giant trees in the botanical gardens, Peradeniya, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898

Giant trees in the botanical gardens, Peradeniya, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898
Giant trees in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Riesenbaume im botanische garten um Paradenia

Background imageCeylon Collection: Tamil boy, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Tamil boy, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Tamil boy, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of a boy with a large leaf. Jupen [?], Tamilen Junge in Kandy. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Background imageCeylon Collection: Money[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Money[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Money[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Geld[verleiher?], Kandy. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Background imageCeylon Collection: Natives Climbing Palm Trees Overhanging an Orient Sea, Island of Ceylon, c1930s

Natives Climbing Palm Trees Overhanging an Orient Sea, Island of Ceylon, c1930s

Background imageCeylon Collection: Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864

Background imageCeylon Collection: Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864

Background imageCeylon Collection: Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: herd of wild elephants, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: herd of wild elephants, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: herd of wild elephants, 1864

Background imageCeylon Collection: Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864

Background imageCeylon Collection: Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant kraal

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant kraal, with the "grand stand" for the English visitors, 1864

Background imageCeylon Collection: Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: the alarm, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: the alarm, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: the alarm, 1864

Background imageCeylon Collection: The lighthouse and flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The lighthouse and flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The lighthouse and flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Slinn and Co

Background imageCeylon Collection: Portrait of Philippus Baldaeus and Gerrit Mossopotam, 1668. Creator: Johan De La Rocquette

Portrait of Philippus Baldaeus and Gerrit Mossopotam, 1668. Creator: Johan De La Rocquette
Portrait of Philippus Baldaeus and Gerrit Mossopotam, 1668. Philippus Baldaeus was active as a minister for the VOC on Ceylon (Sri Lanka) from 1654 to 1665

Background imageCeylon Collection: Landing of the Prince of Wales at Colombo: the Governor introducing Cinghalese

Landing of the Prince of Wales at Colombo: the Governor introducing Cinghalese chiefs to the Prince [of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The Governor (the Right Hon. W. H)

Background imageCeylon Collection: Sketches at Kandy, Ceylon, by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Sketches at Kandy, Ceylon, by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches at Kandy, Ceylon, by one of our special artists, 1876

Background imageCeylon Collection: Cinghalese Chiefs waiting for the Prince of Wales at Kandy

Cinghalese Chiefs waiting for the Prince of Wales at Kandy, Ceylon, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Royal visit of the future King Edward VII

Background imageCeylon Collection: Arch at Colombo, Ceylon, on the occasion of the Royal Visit

Arch at Colombo, Ceylon, on the occasion of the Royal Visit [of the Prince of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Background imageCeylon Collection: The Prince giving sugar-cane to the elephants at the rehearsal of the Perahara

The Prince giving sugar-cane to the elephants at the rehearsal of the Perahara, Kandy, Ceylon, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII on a royal visit to India

Background imageCeylon Collection: Preparing the decorations at Colombo

Preparing the decorations at Colombo, Ceylon, for the Royal Visit [of the Prince of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists

Background imageCeylon Collection: The Dalada as it is exhibited for the worship of the Cinghalese, 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Dalada as it is exhibited for the worship of the Cinghalese, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Dalada as it is exhibited for the worship of the Cinghalese, 1876

Background imageCeylon Collection: The Dalada, or tooth relic of Buddha

The Dalada, or tooth relic of Buddha, and golden lotus flower in the Maligawa Temple, Kandy, Ceylon, as exhibited to the Prince of Wales, 1876

Background imageCeylon Collection: Four Different Birds on a Branch, c.1730-c.1792. Creator: Aert Schouman

Four Different Birds on a Branch, c.1730-c.1792. Creator: Aert Schouman
Four Different Birds on a Branch, c.1730-c.1792. According to the artist's notes on the back of this drawing, these birds are from Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) in South Asia

Background imageCeylon Collection: Count Van Ranzow's Estate, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes

Count Van Ranzow's Estate, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Count Van Ranzow's Estate, 1785. View from the room where I stayed'. Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Courtyard with coconut trees and a white building with a red tiled roof

Background imageCeylon Collection: Wagtail with Fruit, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes

Wagtail with Fruit, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Wagtail with Fruit, 1785. Bird from Ceylon. A small bird with 4 chestnuts, one of which is cut open....doesn't hop, lives on flies and caterpillars...Ceylon Adam's Apple is poisonous

Background imageCeylon Collection: Ceylon sloth, 1786. Creator: Jan Brandes

Ceylon sloth, 1786. Creator: Jan Brandes
Ceylon sloth, 1786

Background imageCeylon Collection: The Uytlught Country House, Colombo, c.1750. Creator: B. van Lier

The Uytlught Country House, Colombo, c.1750. Creator: B. van Lier
The Uytlught Country House, Colombo, c.1750. Dutch colonialists in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Attributed to B. van Lier

Background imageCeylon Collection: Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon, 1856. Crimean War news. Engraving...from a photograph by Mr

Background imageCeylon Collection: The Great Pagoda in Chalembron, India, 1774. Creator: Carel Frederik Reimer

The Great Pagoda in Chalembron, India, 1774. Creator: Carel Frederik Reimer
The Great Pagoda in Chalembron, India, 1774. Tiruvetkalam Pasupatheswarar Temple at Cidambaram, dedicated to Shiva, the Lord of the Dance

Background imageCeylon Collection: Reception of the envoys of the King of Kandy by Governor Imam Falck

Reception of the envoys of the King of Kandy by Governor Imam Falck
Reception of the envoys of the King of Kandy by Governor Imam [sic] Falck, 1772

Background imageCeylon Collection: Coomarasumay, Dr. portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Coomarasumay, Dr. portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Coomarasumay, Dr. portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 14

Background imageCeylon Collection: Elephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Elephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Elephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. View of...the great waterworks at present in course of erection upon Messrs

Background imageCeylon Collection: Dr. Coomarasumay, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Dr. Coomarasumay, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dr. Coomarasumay, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 5. Ceylonese philosopher, historian, author, metaphysician and philosopher Ananda K. Coomaraswamy

Background imageCeylon Collection: Dr. Coomarasumay, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Dr. Coomarasumay, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dr. Coomarasumay, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 5. Ceylonese philosopher, historian, author, metaphysician and philosopher Ananda K. Coomaraswamy

Background imageCeylon Collection: Dr. Syntax in Ceylon, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Dr. Syntax in Ceylon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Syntax in Ceylon, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageCeylon Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover June 19th. 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic, Front Cover June 19th. 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover June 19th. 1886, 1886. The Ceylon tea industry - Tamul girl plucking a tea bush. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageCeylon Collection: The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon, 1835, 1886. Creator: H Hammal

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon, 1835, 1886. Creator: H Hammal
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageCeylon Collection: Free Rest House and Orchard for Poor Wayfarers in Morotto, 1891. Creator: LK van Dort

Free Rest House and Orchard for Poor Wayfarers in Morotto, 1891. Creator: LK van Dort
Free Rest House and Orchard for Poor Wayfarers in Morotto, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageCeylon Collection: Alfred House, Colombo, The Town Residence of Lady de Soysa, 1891. Creator: LK van Dort

Alfred House, Colombo, The Town Residence of Lady de Soysa, 1891. Creator: LK van Dort
Alfred House, Colombo, The Town Residence of Lady de Soysa. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageCeylon Collection: The de Soysa Lying-In Home and Medical Museum, Colombo, 1891 Creator: LK van Dort

The de Soysa Lying-In Home and Medical Museum, Colombo, 1891 Creator: LK van Dort
The de Soysa Lying-In Home and Medical Museum, Colombo, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageCeylon Collection: Lady de Soysa, widow of the late CH de Soysa, 1891. Creator: Unknown

Lady de Soysa, widow of the late CH de Soysa, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Lady de Soysa, widow of the late CH de Soysa, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageCeylon Collection: The Prince of Wales College, Morottos, Ceylon, 1891. Creator: LK van Dort

The Prince of Wales College, Morottos, Ceylon, 1891. Creator: LK van Dort
The Prince of Wales College, Morottos, Ceylon, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageCeylon Collection: Buddha Standing with Hand in the Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra)

Buddha Standing with Hand in the Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra), Kandyan period (1480-1815), 18th century

Background imageCeylon Collection: Buddha Standing with Hand in the Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra) with

Buddha Standing with Hand in the Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra) with Radiating Nimbus, Kandyan period (1480-1815)

Background imageCeylon Collection: Palm grove in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858. Creator: Joseph Selleny

Palm grove in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858. Creator: Joseph Selleny
Palm grove in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858

Background imageCeylon Collection: Path to the gate in Point de Galle on Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858. Creator: Joseph Selleny

Path to the gate in Point de Galle on Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858. Creator: Joseph Selleny
Path to the gate in Point de Galle on Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858

Background imageCeylon Collection: Point de Galle in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858. Creator: Joseph Selleny

Point de Galle in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858. Creator: Joseph Selleny
Point de Galle in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858

Background imageCeylon Collection: 'Burghers'of Ceylon;Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: Unknown

"Burghers"of Ceylon;Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: Unknown
" Burghers" of Ceylon; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. [Couple from what is now Sri Lanka]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Background imageCeylon Collection: Women of Ceylon; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Women of Ceylon; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Women of Ceylon; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. [Women from what is now Sri Lanka]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Background imageCeylon Collection: Buddhist Priests; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Buddhist Priests; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist Priests; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. [Holy men from what is now Sri Lanka]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Background imageCeylon Collection: Cingalese of the Coast; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Cingalese of the Coast; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Cingalese of the Coast; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. [Sinhalese men in tradtional costume]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Background imageCeylon Collection: Moors-- Cloth Vendors; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Moors-- Cloth Vendors; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Moors-- Cloth Vendors; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. [Cloth sellers in what is now Sri Lanka]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Background imageCeylon Collection: Stupa Reliquary, About 14th / 15th century. Creator: Unknown

Stupa Reliquary, About 14th / 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa Reliquary, About 14th/15th century

Background imageCeylon Collection: Stupa Reliquary, Polonnaruva period, 12th century. Creator: Unknown

Stupa Reliquary, Polonnaruva period, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa Reliquary, Polonnaruva period, 12th century

Background imageCeylon Collection: Oil Lamp with Christian Crosses, 16th / 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Oil Lamp with Christian Crosses, 16th / 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Oil Lamp with Christian Crosses, 16th/17th century

Background imageCeylon Collection: Buddha Seated in Meditation (Dhyanamudra), Kandyan period, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Buddha Seated in Meditation (Dhyanamudra), Kandyan period, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Seated in Meditation (Dhyanamudra), Kandyan period, 18th century

Background imageCeylon Collection: Woman, Ceylon, 1875 / 79. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron

Woman, Ceylon, 1875 / 79. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Woman, Ceylon, 1875/79. A work made of albumen print

Background imageCeylon Collection: Sinhalese Woman, 1875 / 78. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron

Sinhalese Woman, 1875 / 78. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Sinhalese Woman, 1875/78. A work made of albumen print

Background imageCeylon Collection: Untitled (Ceylon), 1875 / 79. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron

Untitled (Ceylon), 1875 / 79. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Untitled (Ceylon), 1875/79. A work made of albumen print

Background imageCeylon Collection: Buddha, Kandy period, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Buddha, Kandy period, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha, Kandy period, 18th century

Background imageCeylon Collection: Avisavella, Ceylon, 1884 / 1885. Creator: Edward Lear

Avisavella, Ceylon, 1884 / 1885. Creator: Edward Lear
Avisavella, Ceylon, 1884/1885

Background imageCeylon Collection: Ceylonese Woman, 1875-79. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron

Ceylonese Woman, 1875-79. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Ceylonese Woman, 1875-79

Background imageCeylon Collection: Street studies, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Street studies, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Street studies, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Portraits of elderly men. Strassentypen in Kandy. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Background imageCeylon Collection: Group of men, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Group of men, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Group of men, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Men chatting - one carrying a large basket on his head - in what is now Sri Lanka

Background imageCeylon Collection: Washing an elephant in the river, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Washing an elephant in the river, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Washing an elephant in the river, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Flussufer bei Colombo. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Background imageCeylon Collection: Studies of people, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Studies of people, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Studies of people, Ceylon, 1898. Portraits of the head waiter at the Grand Oriental Hotel in Colombo, (top), and other Ceylonese (Sri Lankans). Oberkellner im Grand Oriental Hotel - Colombo

Background imageCeylon Collection: Talipot palm after flowering, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Talipot palm after flowering, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Talipot palm after flowering, Ceylon, 1898. Bluhende Taliputpalmen, 1898. From " Rund um die Erde", by C. W. Allers. [Union Deutsche Berlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart, 1898]

Background imageCeylon Collection: Elephants on the banks of the Mahaweli River

Elephants on the banks of the Mahaweli River, Ceylon, 1898. An der Ufer der Mahaweliganga. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Background imageCeylon Collection: Temple musicians, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Temple musicians, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Temple musicians, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Men playing pipe and drums. Tempelmusiker. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Background imageCeylon Collection: Tamil men, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Tamil men, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Tamil men, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of two tamils in what is now Sri Lanka. Tamilen. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Background imageCeylon Collection: Elephants bathing in the Mahaweli river, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Elephants bathing in the Mahaweli river, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Elephants bathing in the Mahaweli river, Ceylon, 1898. Badende Elefanten im Mahaweliganga. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers



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