The Elliot Marbles. Central Museum Madras: Sculptures From Groups 1, 3, 10 & 16, May/june 1858

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Elliot Marbles are a collection of sculptures and archaeological artifacts that were gathered by Sir Walter Elliot during his tenure as a civil servant in British India during the 19th century. The Museum in Madras (now Chennai) received a significant portion of these artifacts, particularly those from Groups 1, 3, 10, and 16, in May and June of 1858.

An important primary source of documentation for this collection comes from Linnaeus Tripe, a British photographer noted for his work in India. Tripe, commissioned by the Madras Presidency, meticulously captured the Elliot Marbles as they were in the mid-19th century. His detailed photographs provide invaluable insights into the nature and quality of these marbles, many of which have since been damaged, lost, or are otherwise inaccessible.

The significance of the Elliot Marbles primarily lies in their representation of various historical and artistic facets of South India. These artifacts reflect different artistic traditions, periods, and techniques, spanning from the Pallava Dynasty to the Vijayanagara Empire. Therefore, the collection is not only significant for art history, but also for the broader history and cultural heritage of the South Indian region.

Since their acquisition by the Madras Museum, the Elliot Marbles have been the subject of numerous studies and have played a key role in reconstructing South India's artistic lineage and histories. Linnaeus Tripe's photographs too hold immense historic value, as they offer a glimpse into the condition and context of these artifacts in mid-19th century India.

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