'Picture of the Paradise Garden of al-Baqi''. Photographer: H. A. Mirza & Sons
Date:
1902/1912
Description:
Physical description: DimensionsMount (external): 345 x 450 mmMount (internal): 202 x 277 mm [landscape]FormatPhotographic print held within window mount in landscape formatMaterialsMottled blue-tinted window mount, card, gelatin silver print, indigo ink (printed), red ink (hand-painted)ConditionMount is mildly bowed, with light staining along all edges and fading along left-hand edge.=. Light staining and scuffing is also visible on the paper verso backing, which is otherwise in good condition.The print is welled towards right, left and lower edge of the image throughout, and shows signs of heavy toning. A surface loss 4.5 cm from lower and 2.5 cm from left has been in-filled. A flower-like white shape 9 cm from lower and 6.5 cm from left is a printing blemish or a flaw at the time of exposure.Foliation12 (149)ProcessGelatin silver print