St. Peter's European Church (Arched Nave with Small Figures)
PaintingsIndian19th century

St. Peter's European Church (Arched Nave with Small Figures)

19th century

Description

The painting features a large nave of a church with small figures, including two dogs. It appears to be based on a view of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, with the baldachin in the distance.

Classification
Paintings
Medium
Opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
Indian
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

26.3 x 34.5 cm (10 3/8 x 13 9/16 in.)

Provenance

Stuart Cary Welch (by 1983 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of long-term loan to Museum in 1983.

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