Ala-Oodeen's Gateway, Delhi

Concerned that his drawings did not do justice to the splendor of India’s monuments, Rousselet learned photography in India that year, a remarkable accomplishment. He proved to be a talented photographer with a sophisticated sense of composition. The scenes in this volume sweep across sites of Sultanate, Rajput, and Mughal power in northern India, from the sacred Hindu city of Varanasi on the Ganges River to Alwar in Rajasthan. Also included are several scenes of industry and portraits of Indian rulers.

A vertically oriented black-and-white photograph depicts Ala-Oodeen's Gateway in Delhi from a slight angle. The towering stone archway is carved with dense layers of intricate patterns and calligraphic bands. Small, rounded points line the inner curve of the arch, framing a sunlit building in the background. Deep shadows define the recessed pillars and walls, highlighting the heavily textured surface. Centered text below identifies the landmark in French and English.

Ala-Oodeen's Gateway, Delhi

1865–68, published 1869–70

Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet

(French, 1845–1929)

France, 19th century

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