PhotographsAlbums1896–1900

By Shivshanker Narayen (Indian)

[Scenes of the Plague in Bombay, 1896–97, and the Indian Famine, 1899–1900] is a albums created in 1896–1900 using albumen silver prints from glass negatives and gelatin silver prints measuring 27.7 x 36.3 cm (10 7/8 x 14 5/16 in.) attributed to Shivshanker Narayen (Indian) — now part of the Photographs collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumAlbumen silver prints from glass negatives and gelatin silver prints
Dimensions27.7 x 36.3 cm (10 7/8 x 14 5/16 in.)
ClassificationAlbums
DepartmentPhotographs
Credit LineJoyce F. Menschel Photography Library Fund, 2006
Date1896–1900

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses [Scenes of the Plague in Bombay, 1896–97, and the Indian Famine, 1899–1900]?

[Scenes of the Plague in Bombay, 1896–97, and the Indian Famine, 1899–1900] is housed in the Photographs department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was [Scenes of the Plague in Bombay, 1896–97, and the Indian Famine, 1899–1900] created?

[Scenes of the Plague in Bombay, 1896–97, and the Indian Famine, 1899–1900] dates to 1896–1900.

What material is [Scenes of the Plague in Bombay, 1896–97, and the Indian Famine, 1899–1900] made from?

[Scenes of the Plague in Bombay, 1896–97, and the Indian Famine, 1899–1900] is crafted from albumen silver prints from glass negatives and gelatin silver prints.

Is [Scenes of the Plague in Bombay, 1896–97, and the Indian Famine, 1899–1900] in the public domain?

[Scenes of the Plague in Bombay, 1896–97, and the Indian Famine, 1899–1900] is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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