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Sinhalese washerman, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersSinhalese washerman, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of an elderly man with hair ornament. Singhelese in Kandy. From " Rund um die Erde", by C. W. Allers
Girl, Ceylon, 1875-1879. Creator: Julia Margaret CameronGirl, Ceylon, 1875-1879. In this picture the camera is positioned low and close to the sitter
The Voyage to China: Buddhist Temple at Galle, Ceylon, 1872. Creator: J. JThe 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
Rosama and Sandenam, Tamil girls, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersRosama and Sandenam, Tamil girls, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of two young women in what is now Sri Lanka. Rosama und Sandenam - Tamilmadchen, Kandy
Sinhalese girls, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersSinhalese 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
The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersThe 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
Ceylon. Weighing Tea Leaves. British planter with tea estate labourers, 1900s. Found in the Collection of the Private Collection
Native performance, called "Hobson Jobson, " on the festival of the Cingalese New Year, 1870. H.M.S
Street scene in a fishing village, Mutwal, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersStreet scene in a fishing village, Mutwal, Ceylon, 1898. Boy with his catch in what is now Sri Lanka. Strasse in Fischerdorf Mut-Wal
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
Fishing boats, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersFishing 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
Tea pickers, Peradeniya, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersTea pickers, Peradeniya, Ceylon, 1898. In der Theefelden bei Paradenia. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers
Natha Devale shrine, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersNatha Devale shrine, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. The Natha Devalaya is the oldest surviving structure from the Kandyan Kingdom. It was built in the 14th century
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
Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersStudies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Roman Catholic Tamil man, Sinhalese man, Muslim man. Tscheddy Mam (Tamile) (Romische Katholik), Singhalese, Mohamedaner
Giant trees in the botanical gardens, Peradeniya, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898Giant trees in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Riesenbaume im botanische garten um Paradenia
Tamil boy, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersTamil 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
Money[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersMoney[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Geld[verleiher?], Kandy. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers
Natives Climbing Palm Trees Overhanging an Orient Sea, Island of Ceylon, c1930s
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864. Creator: UnknownMode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864. Creator: UnknownMode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: herd of wild elephants, 1864. Creator: UnknownMode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: herd of wild elephants, 1864
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864. Creator: UnknownMode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant kraal, with the "grand stand" for the English visitors, 1864
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: the alarm, 1864. Creator: UnknownMode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: the alarm, 1864
The lighthouse and flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe lighthouse and flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Slinn and Co
Portrait of Philippus Baldaeus and Gerrit Mossopotam, 1668. Creator: Johan De La RocquettePortrait 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
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)
Sketches at Kandy, Ceylon, by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: UnknownSketches at Kandy, Ceylon, by one of our special artists, 1876
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
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
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
Preparing the decorations at Colombo, Ceylon, for the Royal Visit [of the Prince of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists
The Dalada as it is exhibited for the worship of the Cinghalese, 1876. Creator: UnknownThe Dalada as it is exhibited for the worship of the Cinghalese, 1876
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
Four Different Birds on a Branch, c.1730-c.1792. Creator: Aert SchoumanFour 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
Count Van Ranzow's Estate, 1785. Creator: Jan BrandesCount 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
Wagtail with Fruit, 1785. Creator: Jan BrandesWagtail 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
Ceylon sloth, 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesCeylon sloth, 1786
The Uytlught Country House, Colombo, c.1750. Creator: B. van LierThe Uytlught Country House, Colombo, c.1750. Dutch colonialists in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Attributed to B. van Lier
Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon, 1856. Creator: UnknownReading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon, 1856. Crimean War news. Engraving...from a photograph by Mr
The Great Pagoda in Chalembron, India, 1774. Creator: Carel Frederik ReimerThe Great Pagoda in Chalembron, India, 1774. Tiruvetkalam Pasupatheswarar Temple at Cidambaram, dedicated to Shiva, the Lord of the Dance
Reception of the envoys of the King of Kandy by Governor Imam FalckReception of the envoys of the King of Kandy by Governor Imam [sic] Falck, 1772
Coomarasumay, Dr. portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 14. Creator: Arnold GentheCoomarasumay, Dr. portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 14
Elephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. Creator: UnknownElephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. View of...the great waterworks at present in course of erection upon Messrs
Dr. Coomarasumay, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 5. Creator: Arnold GentheDr. Coomarasumay, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 5. Ceylonese philosopher, historian, author, metaphysician and philosopher Ananda K. Coomaraswamy
Dr. Syntax in Ceylon, 1890. Creator: UnknownDr. Syntax in Ceylon, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890
The Graphic, Front Cover June 19th. 1886, 1886. Creator: UnknownThe 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"
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon, 1835, 1886. Creator: H HammalThe Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
Free Rest House and Orchard for Poor Wayfarers in Morotto, 1891. Creator: LK van DortFree Rest House and Orchard for Poor Wayfarers in Morotto, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
Alfred House, Colombo, The Town Residence of Lady de Soysa, 1891. Creator: LK van DortAlfred House, Colombo, The Town Residence of Lady de Soysa. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
The de Soysa Lying-In Home and Medical Museum, Colombo, 1891 Creator: LK van DortThe de Soysa Lying-In Home and Medical Museum, Colombo, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
Lady de Soysa, widow of the late CH de Soysa, 1891. Creator: UnknownLady de Soysa, widow of the late CH de Soysa, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
The Prince of Wales College, Morottos, Ceylon, 1891. Creator: LK van DortThe Prince of Wales College, Morottos, Ceylon, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
Buddha Standing with Hand in the Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra), Kandyan period (1480-1815), 18th century
Buddha Standing with Hand in the Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra) with Radiating Nimbus, Kandyan period (1480-1815)
Palm grove in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858. Creator: Joseph SellenyPalm grove in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858
Path to the gate in Point de Galle on Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858. Creator: Joseph SellenyPath to the gate in Point de Galle on Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858
Point de Galle in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858. Creator: Joseph SellenyPoint de Galle in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1858
"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
Women of Ceylon; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: UnknownWomen 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
Buddhist Priests; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: UnknownBuddhist Priests; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. [Holy men from what is now Sri Lanka]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Cingalese of the Coast; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: UnknownCingalese of the Coast; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. [Sinhalese men in tradtional costume]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Moors-- Cloth Vendors; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: UnknownMoors-- Cloth Vendors; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. [Cloth sellers in what is now Sri Lanka]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Stupa Reliquary, About 14th / 15th century. Creator: UnknownStupa Reliquary, About 14th/15th century
Stupa Reliquary, Polonnaruva period, 12th century. Creator: UnknownStupa Reliquary, Polonnaruva period, 12th century
Oil Lamp with Christian Crosses, 16th / 17th century. Creator: UnknownOil Lamp with Christian Crosses, 16th/17th century
Buddha Seated in Meditation (Dhyanamudra), Kandyan period, 18th century. Creator: UnknownBuddha Seated in Meditation (Dhyanamudra), Kandyan period, 18th century
Woman, Ceylon, 1875 / 79. Creator: Julia Margaret CameronWoman, Ceylon, 1875/79. A work made of albumen print
Sinhalese Woman, 1875 / 78. Creator: Julia Margaret CameronSinhalese Woman, 1875/78. A work made of albumen print
Untitled (Ceylon), 1875 / 79. Creator: Julia Margaret CameronUntitled (Ceylon), 1875/79. A work made of albumen print
Buddha, Kandy period, 18th century. Creator: UnknownBuddha, Kandy period, 18th century
Avisavella, Ceylon, 1884 / 1885. Creator: Edward LearAvisavella, Ceylon, 1884/1885
Ceylonese Woman, 1875-79. Creator: Julia Margaret CameronCeylonese Woman, 1875-79
Street studies, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersStreet 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
Group of men, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersGroup of men, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Men chatting - one carrying a large basket on his head - in what is now Sri Lanka
Washing an elephant in the river, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersWashing 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
Studies of people, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersStudies 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
Talipot palm after flowering, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersTalipot palm after flowering, Ceylon, 1898. Bluhende Taliputpalmen, 1898. From " Rund um die Erde", by C. W. Allers. [Union Deutsche Berlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart, 1898]
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
Temple musicians, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersTemple 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
Tamil men, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersTamil 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
Elephants bathing in the Mahaweli river, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersElephants 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