The following is an Collection of original hand colored glass positives from the 1899art Archive. Depending on the original source medium, original master scans of up to 15,000 × 20,000 pixels are available. Only the low-resolution images displayed on the 1899art website may be linked, shared, or embedded on external websites, and only in their original, unmanipulated form, provided that clear attribution to “1899art” is given and a clearly visible link to https://1899art.com is included. Any use, distribution, or publication of high-resolution files, whether obtained intentionally or inadvertently, is strictly prohibited. Any modification, alteration, recomposition, recoloring, AI processing, or commercial reuse beyond simple linking and sharing is not permitted without prior written consent of the 1899art Archive - We own the original Masters and the restored Pictures. Images from the 1899art Archive may be linked, shared, and embedded on external websites only in their original, unmanipulated form, provided that clear attribution to “1899art” is given and a visible link to https://1899art.com is included. Any modification, alteration, recomposition, recoloring, AI processing, or commercial reuse beyond simple linking and sharing is not permitted without prior written consent of the 1899art Archive - Each piece is shown with a short contextual note and a more detailed description of composition, technique and hand-coloring.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A group of colonial-era travelers stand beside an early automobile. The figures are arranged outdoors, suggesting a posed scene during a journey.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A hand-colored image shows a carved stone multi-headed naga serpent sculpture at Angkor. Trees and stone structures appear in the background outdoors.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: An ornate stone lintel carved with floral vines and a central human figure. Broken stone blocks lie nearby, with green foliage behind the ruins.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A handcolored view of a carved stone elephant statue on a raised platform among trees. Two people are partially visible near the statue in the foliage.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A hand-colored view shows a tall stone pillar with carved reliefs. Weathered masonry blocks surround the pillar in an outdoor ruin setting.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A handcolored stone relief panel shows several carved figures in a group. Some hold vessels and gesture, surrounded by intricate patterned details on the stone surface.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A handcolored stone relief shows mythological figures, animals, and tree motifs in two horizontal registers. Intricate carvings depict dynamic poses and a narrative scene.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A carved bas relief panel shows several human figures in a busy scene with animals, trees, and architectural details. A large ship appears among the figures, suggesting a narrative tableau on stone.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A handcolored view of a carved Buddha figure on a temple wall at Angkor Wat. The figure wears an ornate headdress and raises one hand near the chest.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A hand-colored view of a stone relief showing a long boat crowded with figures rowing and standing. Fish, trees, animals, and additional people surround the vessel in dense carved detail.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A long stone pathway lined with carved pillars runs through dense forest. The path leads toward an ancient shrine structure, with green foliage and stone details hand colored.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A handcolored stone relief shows seated and standing figures carved within a temple wall. A central figure sits beneath an architectural niche surrounded by smaller figures and ornate motifs.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: An elevated view shows the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia. Stone towers and courtyards are surrounded by dense greenery.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A handcolored view shows Angkor Wat’s towers rising beyond the temple complex. A calm moat in the foreground is bordered by greenery and a few small figures walking.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A hand-colored view shows Angkor Wat’s weathered stone structures and intricate carved details. The scene focuses on layered masonry and decorative reliefs within the temple ruins.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Handcolored view of Angkor Wat’s weathered stone ruins with intricate carvings. Serpent-headed balustrades, pillars, and patches of grass appear under a clear sky.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A person in white and orange climbs steep stone steps at Angkor Wat. Carved stonework and temple architecture rise behind and around the figure.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A farmer guides two water buffaloes through a flooded rice paddy. Palm trees stand in the foreground, with a distant ship and hills under a partly cloudy sky.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Twelve boys stand outdoors in a close group, wearing worn traditional garments. Many are barefoot, and several outfits show patches and heavy use.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A young boy sits beside large wooden containers, eating rice soup with a spoon. Behind him, a brick wall is covered with weathered posters and notices.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: An ornate stone ramp is carved with a large dragon amid clouds and mountain motifs. Worn stone steps flank the ramp on both sides.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Two children stand on a concrete surface beside a brick building, looking down at shattered pottery. The younger child holds a toy while the older holds an intact jug.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: An ornate Chinese temple entrance with a tiled roof and colorful decorative details. Stone steps and railings lead up to the gateway, with trees framing the right side.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A traditional Chinese temple gate with ornate roofs stands on angled wooden supports. Trees and a body of water appear behind it under a clear sky.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A close-up portrait shows an elderly man with a long white beard wearing a dark cap. Behind him is a carved wooden surface with intricate decorative patterns.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: An elderly man with a long goatee wears a blue cap and a yellow robe. He faces the viewer with a gentle expression before a carved wooden backdrop.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A barefoot man in extensively torn clothing stands before a brick wall. He holds a metal bucket with both hands and appears disheveled.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A marble arched stone bridge spans calm water beneath a clear sky. Leafless trees line the banks around the bridge.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A large Nine Dragon Wall displays nine brightly colored dragons above stylized waves. A young boy stands at the right near leafless trees, showing the wall’s scale.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A handcolored view of the Temple of Heaven’s round pavilion with a tiered roof. A red and gold building corner frames the right side beneath a blue sky.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A hand-colored view shows the Temple of Heaven pavilion with a golden roof and ornate painted woodwork. The building is framed by an arch, with stone steps leading to the entrance.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Three men sit on a wooden bench operating a large vertical loom with hanging threads. The rustic workshop contains wooden furniture and handwoven textiles nearby.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A young girl stands on a dirt road holding a large bundle of root vegetables. A stone wall and grassy area appear behind her in a rural setting.
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From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Three men sit behind a ground display of durians with baskets of bananas and other fruit nearby. A bamboo fence and hanging clothes appear in the background as the vendors wear traditional clothing and hats.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A crowded outdoor market is filled with vendors and shoppers in traditional dress. Palm trees and low buildings line the background beneath a clear sky.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A handcolored view shows the Empress of Britain ocean liner on calm water. Three large smokestacks rise above the ship, with black smoke under a lightly clouded blue sky.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A group of people in traditional garments stand and sit around a dug hole in a highland forest. Tall trees with distinctive foliage surround the gathering.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Two women in traditional dress and head coverings pound grain with wooden pestles. They work outdoors at a large wooden mortar with vegetation behind them.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A handcolored scene shows a large open-air laundry with many wash stations and workers. Trees and wooden tubs surround the organized rows of washing areas.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: The Gateway of India monument stands with ornate arches and four domed turrets. Vintage cars and horse-drawn carriages sit nearby, with a ship on the water behind.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A hand-colored view shows the interior of a Hindu temple with ornate pillars and carvings. Several men stand and sit within the space near the central shrine area.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A sprawling Indian fort complex with domed pavilions, stone walls, and open courtyards. Trees fill the interior spaces, framed by layered terraces and arcaded structures.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: The interior of a Jain temple is shown with intricately carved stone pillars and an ornamented ceiling. At the far end, a central shrine with a statue sits beyond a short set of steps.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A busy street market lines a tree-shaded road with stalls and baskets of produce. Vendors and shoppers sit and stand along the roadside, tending goods and conversing.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A hand-colored view of a grand Mughal gateway with ornate arches and small domes. Broad stone steps rise to the entrance, with a fortified wall extending to the right.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Tai Mahal Two ornately inlaid marble Mughal tombs rest within a decorated railing. Arched windows admit natural light onto floral and geometric patterns.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: India Tai Mahal an ornate marble jali screen displays floral carvings and colorful inlays. It stands indoors beside an arched window with a hanging brass lamp behind.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: An ornate temple complex stands amid lush gardens and decorative sculptures. A still reflecting pool in the foreground mirrors the architecture and nearby palm trees.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Two farmers pose with a traditional ox cart pulled by two white oxen. One sits on the cart while the other stands beside the animals, with trees and a building behind them.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Two oxen pull wooden carts with thatched roofs along a paved rural road. Trees and a bamboo fence line the countryside in the background.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: The Rajabai Clock Tower rises above a garden of tall trees and palms. The yellow-toned tower has white Gothic detailing and clock faces near the top.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Two women stand among tea bushes picking leaves, each carrying a large woven basket on her back. They wear traditional clothing and are barefoot on rocky ground with misty hills behind.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A crowd in traditional dress gathers before an ornate stone temple with carved details. Tropical plants and a decorated thatched structure with red cloth suggest a ceremonial gathering.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A handcolored view shows an ornate stone temple gateway with carved figures. Tall palm trees rise behind and around the structure.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: The exterior of Borobudur Temple rises behind tall trees with exposed roots. Stone terraces with carved reliefs and several stupas are visible under a clear sky.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Handcolored view of stone stupas lining a curved walkway at Borobudur Temple. Mountains rise beyond the temple under a pale blue sky.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Three children in yellow traditional costumes pose with arms extended outdoors. Intricate headdresses and patterned skirts stand before a brick wall in shadow.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Two women sit on mats painting batik designs on fabric stretched in frames. Tools and containers rest nearby as they work on floral and geometric patterns.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: China: Men in green robes carry an ornate palanquin in a festival procession. The group walks along a road with bare trees under a clear sky.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Two large guardian statues holding staffs flank a temple entrance. Intricate roof decorations and surrounding greenery frame the brightly colored scene.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: Two ornate Thai temple prangs rise against a clear sky. Detailed sculptures and colorful embellishments cover the tiered structures.
From the 1899art Archive - Photos by T.ENAMI STUDIO: A Tibetan man stands outdoors before a brick wall. He wears traditional clothing with a padded vest, red sash, fur hat, and boots.
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