
Sujet
Sigiriya (The Lions rock) is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin in the Matale district of Sri Lanka
Légende
Sigiriya (The Lions rock) is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin in the Matale district of Sri Lanka, It is renowned for its ancient frescoes. The paintings have been interpreted as either ladies from the court of King Kassapa or celestial beings (apsaras). Sri Lanka. Buddhist. 5th 14th century, AD, built by King Kassapa (477 496).
Info+
Werner Forman Archive
Date
28 mars 2011
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A33_215
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
37,5Mo (2,4Mo) / 26,8cm x 35,0cm / 3166 x 4138 (300dpi)