DrawingsIndian19th century

Aerial View of the Cenotaph of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan at Agra

c. 1846-1850

Description

This painting features an aerial view of the cenotaph of Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (r. 1627-1658). The cenotaph is located inside the Taj Mahal, Agra, and acts as a tomb marker. Company School.

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Opaque watercolor and ink on paper; Company School

Culture

Indian

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

21.6 x 29 cm (8 1/2 x 11 7/16 in.)

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