India Trip_041

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Open scrapbook with collages of Jodhpur and Umaid Bhawan Palace in India.

Title: India Trip_041
Alternative Title: India Trip
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2014
Description: The image depicts an open scrapbook with two pages full of collage elements. The left page shows a whimsical scene featuring swirling purple and white cloud patterns atop a beige background with botanical line drawings. A cut-out of a woman in a white shirt and jeans appears to be standing on a green bush. Below, there is a collage of a traditional Indian setting with a pool and large building, partly obscured by a palm tree illustration. A smaller image of a man and woman in traditional Indian attire is visible. The page is labeled "GARDEN COSMOS."

The right page focuses on Jodhpur, India, with the main highlight being Umaid Bhawan Palace. The background includes cultural motifs and a picture of men dressed in red turbans and black suits. At the bottom, a large image of Umaid Bhawan Palace showcases its architectural grandeur.
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: Jodhpur
February 12 Wed 2014
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Jodhpur, India
GARDEN COSMOS
The Royal Paintings of Jodhpur
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