Interior of the Great Cave Temple of Elephanta near Bombay

Abstract
View of interior of rock-cut temple in Elephanta Caves, showing carved figures, doorways, and pillars, with several people standing in the center.
Contributor
Baily, James, active 1780-1815 (Engraver), Westall, William, 1781-1850 (Artist), Grindlay, Robert Melville (Contributor), Smith, Elder, and Co. (Publisher)
Department
Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections
Dimensions
21 x 29 cm, sheet 29 x 38 cm
Last Modified
2025-10-27T16:43:15.749971Z
Language
English
Materials
1 print : hand-colored aquatint
Notes
from a drawing made on the spot by W. Westall, A.R.A. in 1803 ; engraved by J. Baily. (Statement of Responsibility), Title from caption. (Local Note)
Provenance
Library copy from the library of Donald K. Adams and Lawrence D. Stewart
Related Material
References: Abbey, J. R. Travel in aquatint and lithography, 1770-1860, 1957, 442, plate 32, Plate appears in: Scenery, costumes and architecture, chiefly on the western side of India / by Captain Robert Melville Grindlay. London : R. Ackerman, 1826-[1830]. Volume 2, plate 32.
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Series
Donald K. Adams and Lawrence D. Stewart Collection of Prints--Grindlay, Robert Melville. Scenery, costumes and architecture, chiefly on the western side of India
Technique
engraving (printing process)
Attribution
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IIIF Manifest
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