Caves of Karlie: No. 1, The Approach
Medium
albumen print
Dimensions
19 × 24.3 cm
Classification
Photograph
Department
Photography
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
J.H. Wade Trust Fund
Accession Number
2024.77
Tags
male
About this artwork
This early view of the entrance to the ancient Karlie, or Karla, Caves in Western India shows the site before its restoration, including the monumental entrance pillar topped by a sculpture. Windows cut into the rock provided light inside. The shrines, created between the 2nd century BCE and the 5th century CE, provided sanctuary and shelter for monks but also for travelers and traders.