The Great Elephant Saluting
PhotographsPhotographs1885–1900

By Lala Deen Dayal (Indian)

The Great Elephant Saluting is a photographs created in 1885–1900 using albumen silver print from glass negative measuring Image: 21.1 x 27.3 cm (8 5/16 x 10 3/4 in.) Mount: 30 x… attributed to Lala Deen Dayal (Indian) — now part of the Photographs collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumAlbumen silver print from glass negative
DimensionsImage: 21.1 x 27.3 cm (8 5/16 x 10 3/4 in.) Mount: 30 x 37.7 cm (11 13/16 x 14 13/16 in.)
ClassificationPhotographs
DepartmentPhotographs
Credit LineGift of Cynthia Hazen Polsky, 2011
Date1885–1900

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses The Great Elephant Saluting?

The Great Elephant Saluting is housed in the Photographs department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was The Great Elephant Saluting created?

The Great Elephant Saluting dates to 1885–1900.

What material is The Great Elephant Saluting made from?

The Great Elephant Saluting is crafted from albumen silver print from glass negative.

Is The Great Elephant Saluting in the public domain?

The Great Elephant Saluting is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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