Samuel Bourne Collection (#2)

The Entrance Gate-Taj Mahal, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
The Entrance Gate-Taj Mahal, Late 1860s

Agra Fort, The Jasmine Tower, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Agra Fort, The Jasmine Tower, Late 1860s

Agra Fort, The Palace, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Agra Fort, The Palace, Late 1860s

Agra Fort, The Lenana, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Agra Fort, The Lenana, Late 1860s

Agra Fort, The Palace, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Agra Fort, The Palace, Late 1860s

The Delhi Gate-Agra Fort, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
The Delhi Gate-Agra Fort, Late 1860s

Panoramic View of Agra, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Panoramic View of Agra, Late 1860s

Panoramic View of Agra, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Panoramic View of Agra, Late 1860s

Delhi, The Ferozesha Kotela, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Delhi, The Ferozesha Kotela, Late 1860s

Delhi, Ruins of Purana Kila, The Old Fort, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Delhi, Ruins of Purana Kila, The Old Fort, Late 1860s

Delhi, Mausoleum of the Emperor Humayoon, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Delhi, Mausoleum of the Emperor Humayoon, Late 1860s

Delhi, The Laore Gate and Fort, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Delhi, The Laore Gate and Fort, Late 1860s

Delhi, The Cashmere Gate, taken by storm in 1854, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Delhi, The Cashmere Gate, taken by storm in 1854, Late 1860s

General View of Interior of Caves, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
General View of Interior of Caves, Late 1860s

Bombay, The Said-Memon Street, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Bombay, The Said-Memon Street, Late 1860s

Bombay, General View of Public Buildings, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Bombay, General View of Public Buildings, Late 1860s

Ruins of the Residency, between 1864 and 1865. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Ruins of the Residency, between 1864 and 1865. India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow

India, Printed 1868. Creator: Samuel Bourne
India, Printed 1868

River With Trees (India), Printed 1868 circa. Creator: Samuel Bourne
River With Trees (India), Printed 1868 circa

19th century vintage photograph India - village life in Bengal, Samuel Bourne, 1860s

19th century vintage photograph India - Jain temples Halebidu

India - bullock cart
19th century vintage photograph India - bullock cart

India - Raja of Mahmudabad
19th century vintage photograph India - Raja of Mahmudabad

Native officers of the 44th Gurkhas, Indian army, 1896. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Native officers of the 44th Gurkhas, Indian army, 1896. Adjutant of the 44th Gurkhas, Lieutenant JA Wilson, with the native commissioned officers of the battalion

Types of uniform of the 44th Gurkhas, 1896. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Types of uniform of the 44th Gurkhas, 1896. Three men of the 44th Gurkhas, a havildar (sergeant) in dark green drill order uniform, a havildar in heavy marching order khaki uniform

Untitled [cliffs and trees], c. 1865. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Untitled [cliffs and trees], c. 1865. [View in Narkunda Forest, Chini Valley, Himalayas, India]. Albumen print

Untitled [footbridge over a river], c. 1865. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Untitled [footbridge over a river], c. 1865. [Darjeeling; Picturesque Bridge over the Rungnoo below Ging, northeast India]. Albumen print

Untitled [trees near water, India], 1870s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Untitled [trees near water, India], 1870s. Albumen print

Darjeeling, India, c. 1865. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Darjeeling, India, c. 1865. [Tropical forest]. Albumen print

Untitled [hillside and mountains], c. 1865. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Untitled [hillside and mountains], c. 1865. [Sutlej Valley in the Chini region of India]. Albumen print

The Tree Fern, Prize Photo, 1863. Creator: Samuel Bourne
The Tree Fern, Prize Photo, 1863. Albumen silver print

19th century vintage photograph India - Nautch Girls dancing, 1860s Samuel Bourne

19th century vintage photograph India - Tippoos Summer Palace [the Darya Daulat Bagh] at Seringapatam

19th century vintage photograph India - The Residency from the Garden - attrib to Samuel Bourne

19th century vintage photograph India - Kuki Khel, Afridi native regiment, British army, c.1880s

19th century vintage photograph India - 2nd Cheshire Regiment British army, Rawat Fort, Pakistan

19th century vintage photograph India - The Gumbaz at Seringapatam, Muslim mausoleum - Tippu sultans tomb

19th century vintage photograph India - Chamundi Hill stone bull, Mysore

India - the Char Minar, Hyderabad
19th century vintage photograph India - the Char Minar, Hyderabad

India - Nizams palace, Hyderabad
19th century vintage photograph India - Nizams palace, Hyderabad

India - the Residency, Lucknow, Samuel Bourne, 1860s
19th century vintage photograph India - the Residency, Lucknow, Samuel Bourne, 1860s

India - open bridge Hooghly river, Calcutta, c. 1870s
19th century vintage photograph India - open bridge allowing shipping to pass, Hooghly river, Calcutta, Bourne and Shepherd, c.1870s

India - Raja Jey Singhs Observatory, Benares Varanasi
19th century vintage photograph India - Raja Jey Singhs Observatory, Benares Varanasi, Samuel Bourne, 1860s

India - tomb of Emperor Toghluk near Delhi, 1860s
19th century vintage photograph India - tomb of Emperor Toghluk near Delhi, Samuel Bourne, 1860s

India - Fort, Agra, Delhi Gate, Samuel Bourne, 1860s
19th century vintage photograph India - the Fort, Agra, Delhi Gate, Samuel bourne, 1860s

India - carved columns, Panch Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri
19th century vintage photograph India - carved columns in the Panch Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri by Samuel Bourne, 1860s

India - Lucknow
19th century vintage photograph India - Lucknow

India - Fatehpur Sikri. Pillar in the Diwan-i-Khas
19th century vintage photograph India - Fatehpur Sikri. Pillar in the Diwan-i-Khas by Samuel Bourne 1860s

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Samuel Bourne: Capturing the Essence of India in Stunning Photographs Step into the world of Samuel Bourne, a renowned English photographer who left an indelible mark on Indian history. In the 1860s, he embarked on a remarkable journey through India, capturing its diverse landscapes and vibrant culture with his lens. One of his notable works includes a captivating photograph of the Amir of Kabul in Afghanistan during the 1860s. This image transports us to a time when diplomatic relations between India and Afghanistan were at their peak. Bourne's talent also extended to capturing regal scenes, as seen in his photographs depicting maharajas and child princes surrounded by their officials. These images offer a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur that defined Indian royalty during this era. Another masterpiece from Bourne's collection is an enchanting portrayal of the Shalimar Gardens in Kashmir. The photograph showcases nature's beauty intertwined with man-made marvels, reflecting Bourne's ability to capture both architectural splendor and natural serenity. Village life in Bengal comes alive through Bourne's lens as well. His vintage photograph from the 1860s reveals everyday scenes filled with bustling markets, colorful attire, and people going about their daily routines. It serves as a window into rural existence during that period. Jain temples at Halebidu are another subject that caught Bourne's attention. Through his lens, he immortalized these intricate structures adorned with exquisite carvings—a testament to India's rich cultural heritage. In addition to documenting human subjects, Bourne also turned his gaze towards military life. He skillfully captured members of the 44th Gurkhas regiment donning various uniforms—an ode to their bravery and dedication to duty. Bourne was not limited by people or architecture; he had an eye for capturing nature too.