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Couple on an elephant
Couple on an elephant

Couple on an elephant

Place of OriginIndia
Dateapprox. 1875-1925
MaterialsGelatin silver print
DimensionsH. 6 1/2 in x W. 8 3/8 in, H. 16.5 cm x W. 21.3 cm (image)
Credit LineFrom the Collection of William K. Ehrenfeld, M.D.
Object number2005.64.553
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsPhotography
On View
Not on view
More Information
When they were ridden for transport more than for show, elephants often carried a ladder for their passengers to use in getting on and off.
Subject
  • elephant