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India Trip_021

Item

An open scrapbook displaying images and cutouts of Khajuraho sculptures and people.
Title
India Trip_021
Alternative Title
India Trip
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2014
Description
The image shows an open scrapbook displaying intricate photos and cutouts of sculptures from the Khajuraho temples. The left page features a grid of nine vertical images depicting detailed stone carvings of human figures in various poses. The right page has several cutouts of sculptures arranged on a backdrop with zigzag patterns and muted colors. Two photos of people are also placed at the bottom, and a small image of a temple is present. The color palette is earthy, with deep browns, oranges, and beige tones, reflecting the hues of stone.
Identifier
030_013014-021714_india_book
Dates Completed
January 30, 2014 - February 17, 2014
Keywords
Taj Mahal; Golden Book Encyclopedia; Safeway; Columbus Nebraska; Mahatma Gandhi; Mughal art; Indian spiritual texts; India travel; Gretchen Dykstra; Northern India; Mumbai; Elephanta Caves; Varanasi; Panna National Park; Khajuraho; Agra; Jaipur; Jodhpur; Udaipur; Delhi; $14,000 cost; Dallas Morning News pension; Pennies from heaven; Mani Bhavan; Dhobi Ghat; Ganges River; Funeral pyres; Nadesar Palace; Hotel luxury; Panna forest safari; Elephants; Tigers; Sacred sculptures; Oberoi Hotel; Rambagh Palace; Jaipur textiles; Quilt purchases; Umaid Bhawan Palace; Garden of Cosmos; Tara Homes; Gandhi memorials
Transcription
THU FEBRUARY 6 2014
KHAJURAHO
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of
India Trip
Relation
Image Gallery