Black and white photograph of the Hindu Vishvanatha Temple in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Item
Title
Black and white photograph of the Hindu Vishvanatha Temple in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Description
Black and white photograph of the Hindu Vishvanatha Temple in Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, famous for their Nagara-style architectural symbolism and erotic sculptures. Includes view of two local citizens assisting a foreigner up a ladder to examine exterior sculpture.
Identifier
MS.2019.01.0983
Type
image
Is Part Of
Box 16 Folder 31
Format
JPEG
3w x 4h
Date
1953
Creator
Rhoden, John (John W.), 1918-2001
Subject
India
Hinduism
temples (buildings)
Madhya Pradesh (India)
reliefs (sculptures)
turbans
travel
Medium
black and white photograph
Language
eng