Captain Linnaeus Tripe

Captain Linnaeus Tripe was active during a focused period of documentation between 1855 and 1858. His photographic output centers on architectural and topographical studies of South Asia, including works executed in India and Burma. The highly detailed nature of his subjects defines his style, emphasizing historical architecture and landscapes.

His documentation efforts include images from his series Photographic Views of Tanjore and Trivady, notably the plate Great Pagoda, Great Bull, Front View, Tanjore, India (Rajarajeshvara Temple). Other key works document significant religious and structural sites, such as Entrance to the Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple, Madurai, and Avenue of the Banian Trees, Seringham, India. His geographical scope also included Burmese subjects, evidenced by works like Amerapoora. Gautama's Shrine and Rangoon. View Near the Lake.

Ten of Captain Linnaeus Tripe's photographic works are represented in major collections, including the Cleveland Museum of Art. These museum-quality prints serve as important historical records of mid-nineteenth century architectural monuments. As these historical photographic studies often enter the public domain, high-quality prints of Captain Linnaeus Tripe prints are frequently utilized for research and educational purposes.