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"Capturing the Essence of Scowen: A Journey through Charles T. Scowen's Lens" Step into the mesmerizing world of Charles T

Background imageScowen Collection: Untitled, 1880s. Creator: Skeen & Co. (British, active 1860-1920), possibly by ;Charles T

Untitled, 1880s. Creator: Skeen & Co. (British, active 1860-1920), possibly by ;Charles T
Untitled, 1880s

Background imageScowen Collection: Untitled (recto); Untitled (verso), 1880s

Untitled (recto); Untitled (verso), 1880s. Probably taken by one of two British photographic firms based in Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka)

Background imageScowen Collection: Peradeniya Ceylon Charles T Scowen English 1852

Peradeniya Ceylon Charles T Scowen English 1852
Peradeniya, Ceylon; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948), The Colombo Apothecaries Co. Ltd. (Sri Lankan, about 1880 - 1920s); Kandy

Background imageScowen Collection: Main Street Colombo Charles T Scowen English

Main Street Colombo Charles T Scowen English
Main Street, Colombo; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948), The Colombo Apothecaries Co. Ltd. (Sri Lankan, about 1880 - 1920s); Colombo

Background imageScowen Collection: Procession Buddha Tooth Kandy Ceylon Charles T

Procession Buddha Tooth Kandy Ceylon Charles T
The Procession of Buddhas Tooth, Kandy, Ceylon; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948); Kandy, Ceylon; 1875 - 1899; Albumen silver print

Background imageScowen Collection: Dendrocalamus Giganteus Giant Bamboo Charles T

Dendrocalamus Giganteus Giant Bamboo Charles T
Dendrocalamus Giganteus - Giant Bamboo; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948), The Colombo Apothecaries Co. Ltd. (Sri Lankan, about 1880 - 1920s); Kandy

Background imageScowen Collection: Ceylon Charles T Scowen English 1852 1948 Colombo Apothecaries

Ceylon Charles T Scowen English 1852 1948 Colombo Apothecaries
Ceylon; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948), The Colombo Apothecaries Co. Ltd. (Sri Lankan, about 1880 - 1920s); Ratnapura

Background imageScowen Collection: Hakgala Gardens Nuwara Eliya Charles T Scowen

Hakgala Gardens Nuwara Eliya Charles T Scowen
Hakgala Gardens, Nuwara Eliya; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948); Sri Lanka; 1870s - 1890s; Albumen silver print

Background imageScowen Collection: Perchara Charles T Scowen English 1852 1948 Sri Lanka

Perchara Charles T Scowen English 1852 1948 Sri Lanka
Perchara; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948); Sri Lanka; 1870s - 1890s; Albumen silver print

Background imageScowen Collection: Creeper Bradenya Charles T Scowen English 1852

Creeper Bradenya Charles T Scowen English 1852
A Creeper at Bradenya; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948); Ceylon; 1870s - 1890s; Albumen silver print

Background imageScowen Collection: Ginkakugi Charles T Scowen English 1852 1948

Ginkakugi Charles T Scowen English 1852 1948
Ginkakugi; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948); Japan; 1870s - 1890s; Albumen silver print

Background imageScowen Collection: Temple Sri Lanka Charles T Scowen English 1852

Temple Sri Lanka Charles T Scowen English 1852
Temple, Sri Lanka; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948); Sri Lanka; 1870s - 1890s; Albumen silver print

Background imageScowen Collection: Hunters Charles T Scowen English 1852 1948 Ceylon

Hunters Charles T Scowen English 1852 1948 Ceylon
Hunters; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948); Ceylon; 1870s - 1890s; Albumen silver print

Background imageScowen Collection: Smyhalere Charles T Scowen English 1852 1948

Smyhalere Charles T Scowen English 1852 1948
Smyhalere; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948); Sri Lanka; 1870s - 1890s; Albumen silver print

Background imageScowen Collection: Kandy Lake Charles T Scowen English 1852 1948

Kandy Lake Charles T Scowen English 1852 1948
Kandy Lake; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948); Ceylon; 1870s - 1890s; Albumen silver print

Background imageScowen Collection: Ficus Elastica Assam India Rubber Charles T Scowen

Ficus Elastica Assam India Rubber Charles T Scowen
Ficus Elastica - Assam India - Rubber; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948), The Colombo Apothecaries Co. Ltd. (Sri Lankan, about 1880 - 1920s); Assam

Background imageScowen Collection: Untitled 1880s Skeen & Co British active 1860-1920

Untitled 1880s Skeen & Co British active 1860-1920
Untitled, 1880s. Possibly by Skeen & Co. (British, active 1860-1920), possibly by Charles T. Scowen (British). Albumen print

Background imageScowen Collection: Untitled recto verso 1880s Skeen & Co British

Untitled recto verso 1880s Skeen & Co British
Untitled (recto); Untitled (verso), 1880s. Skeen & Co. (British, active 1860-1920), Charles T. Scowen (British). Albumen print

Background imageScowen Collection: Scowens Hotel, Muizenberg, Cape Peninsula, South Africa

Scowens Hotel, Muizenberg, Cape Peninsula, South Africa, showing the front view, the drawing room and the dining room. Date: 1903


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"Capturing the Essence of Scowen: A Journey through Charles T. Scowen's Lens" Step into the mesmerizing world of Charles T. Scowen, a British photographer active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With his keen eye for detail and artistic sensibility, Scowen transported viewers to distant lands and captured moments frozen in time. In "Untitled, 1880s, " an enigmatic masterpiece by Skeen & Co. , possibly attributed to Charles T. Himself, we are left to unravel its mysteries. The untitled recto and verso images from the same era offer glimpses into a bygone era filled with intrigue. Venturing further south, we find ourselves at Muizenberg's scenic Cape Peninsula in South Africa where Scowens Hotel stands as a testament to grandeur and hospitality. Its rich history echoes through time, inviting us to imagine tales of travelers who once graced its halls. Peradeniya Ceylon beckons us next; it is here that Charles T. 's lens transports us back to colonial-era Sri Lanka in all its splendor. From bustling Main Street Colombo to the vibrant procession honoring Buddha Tooth Kandy Ceylon - each image tells stories of tradition, spirituality, and cultural heritage. Scowen's exploration extends beyond cityscapes; he captures nature's magnificence with finesse too. Dendrocalamus Giganteus Giant Bamboo showcases towering stalks reaching for the sky while Hakgala Gardens Nuwara Eliya invites visitors on an enchanting botanical journey amidst lush greenery. Delving deeper into Sri Lanka's charm reveals Perchara - a hidden gem waiting to be discovered through Scowen's lens. This captivating locale holds secrets yet unveiled; one can only wonder what lies within its ancient walls. From flora to fauna, Creeper Bradenya captivates our attention, its delicate tendrils weaving a tapestry of nature's wonders.