Lawton, Joseph. The Paranirvana of Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruva, Ceylon, 1870–71. albumen print, Image: 21.4 x 28.2 cm (8 7/16 x 11 1/8 in.); Matted: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.). Gift of Louise S. Richards, 1976.156. CC0.

The Paranirvana of Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruva, Ceylon

1870–71

Joseph Lawton

Joseph Lawton (British, d. 1874)

Photography

The Paranirvana of Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruva, Ceylon, 1870–71. Joseph Lawton (British, d. 1874). Albumen print; image: 21.4 x 28.2 cm (8 7/16 x 11 1/8 in.); matted: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Louise S. Richards 1976.156

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Lawton, Joseph
Classification: Photograph
Formatted Medium: albumen print
Medium: albumen, print
Dimensions: Image: 21.4 x 28.2 cm (8 7/16 x 11 1/8 in.); Matted: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)
Inscribed: Inscription: Written in pencil on recto of mount: "Reclining Buddha at the Gal Vihara Polonnaruva"; in pencil on verso: "#15"
Departments: Photography
Accession Number: 1976.156