The earliest pictures capturing the art and beauty of Indian monuments

A new show in the Indian capital Delhi showcases a rich collection of early photographs of monuments in the country.The photographs from the 1850s and 1860s capture a period of experimentation when new technology met uncharted territory.British India was the first country outside Europe to establish professional photographic studios, and many of these early photographers were celebrated internationally. (Photography was launched in 1839.)

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