PhotographsPhotographs1885–1900
By Lala Deen Dayal (Indian)
The Great Elephant is a photographs created in 1885–1900 using albumen silver print from glass negative measuring Image: 24.1 x 21.2 cm (9 1/2 x 8 3/8 in.) Mount: 30 x 37.7… attributed to Lala Deen Dayal (Indian) — now part of the Photographs collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Albumen silver print from glass negative |
| Dimensions | Image: 24.1 x 21.2 cm (9 1/2 x 8 3/8 in.) Mount: 30 x 37.7 cm (11 13/16 x 14 13/16 in.) |
| Classification | Photographs |
| Department | Photographs |
| Credit Line | Gift of Cynthia Hazen Polsky, 2011 |
| Date | 1885–1900 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses The Great Elephant?
The Great Elephant is housed in the Photographs department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was The Great Elephant created?
The Great Elephant dates to 1885–1900.
What material is The Great Elephant made from?
The Great Elephant is crafted from albumen silver print from glass negative.
Is The Great Elephant in the public domain?
The Great Elephant is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026