Amerapoora: Doorway of Pyathat on East of Maha-too-lo-Bounghian Kyoung
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.This photograph shows the eastern entrance to the Royal Daughter’s Monastery, built as a pious offering by the queen during King Pagan’s rule (1846–52). Only the highest ranking patrons could afford the expense of building such a richly ornamented monastery. Tripe’s oblique view of the most important entrance to the monastic residence, beneath a soaring, elaborate multitiered spired roof (pyatthat), emphasizes the complexity of its wood carving, which was embellished with mirrors and gilding.
Artwork Details
- Title: Amerapoora: Doorway of Pyathat on East of Maha-too-lo-Bounghian Kyoung
- Artist: Linnaeus Tripe (British, Devonport (Plymouth Dock) 1822–1902 Devonport)
- Date: September 1–October 21, 1855
- Dimensions: image: 34.8 × 27.1 cm (13 11/16 × 10 11/16 in.)
mount: 58.3 × 45.7 cm (22 15/16 × 18 in.) - Classification: Photographs
- Credit Line: National Gallery of Art, Washington, Edward J. Lenkin Fund
- Curatorial Department: Photographs