Drawing of the side panel of Shah Jahan's cenotaph in Taj Mahal.
c. 1850-1860
Description
This painting features a design for a Mughal decorative tile. The flowers are intended to represent pietra dura, known as parchin kari, a technique that involves inlaying stones. This is a common feature in architecture under the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (r. 1627-1658), and is featured prominently throughout the Taj Mahal, Agra. Company School.
Dimensions
20.2 x 24 cm (7 15/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
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