“The Great Temple at Tanjore” was drawn by Henry Salt in 1809 at Thanjavur, India. It is a drawing work shown on SketchMap Atlas at the place where it was made.
The tower of the Brihadisvara temple above a meadow and a wall: a hand-coloured aquatint of 1809.
Where did Henry Salt draw “The Great Temple at Tanjore”?
Henry Salt drew “The Great Temple at Tanjore” at Thanjavur, India (coordinates 10.7828° N, 79.1318° E). SketchMap Atlas shows it on a world map at this spot, so you can stand where the artist stood.
What does “The Great Temple at Tanjore” show?
The tower of the Brihadisvara temple above a meadow and a wall: a hand-coloured aquatint of 1809. It is a drawing work by Henry Salt, 1809.
Where can I see more sketches by Henry Salt?
SketchMap Atlas shows 10 sketches by Henry Salt, each at the place where it was drawn. See them all on the artist page.
Can I use the image of “The Great Temple at Tanjore”?
The image is marked “Public domain” and comes from Wikimedia Commons. See the source link for the exact terms.