Darjeeling

19th century

Samuel Bourne’s Himalayan expedition was an arduous one as he pursued photography and documented the untouvhed landscapes and sights in India. This photograph from the 1860s shows the giant or King fern, flora typical to this region.

Title
Darjeeling
Period
19th century
Photographer
Samuel Bourne
Medium
Albumen print (on card mount)
Dimensions
28.3 cm x 23.8 cm
Accession No.
2016.8.25