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Untitled (The interior of the Taj Mahal)

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Date

19th Century

Description

Pen and ink drawing, highlighted with watercolour paint of the interior of the Taj Mahal. The painting shows the central chamber of the mausoleum, with the octagonal screen surrounding the cenotaphs of Shah Jahan and Arjumand Banu Begum. The floor of the mausoleum is decorated with geometric patterns whilst the screen is made of white marble and is decorated with lattice work panels. Surrounding the panels are inlaid precious and semi-precious stones which are cut to create floral patterns. The inlaid floral designs are mirrored on the spandrels of the interior arches. Niches have been carved into the marble facing on the second level of alcoves and the dome of the mausoleum is decorated with incised niches and a radiating geometric pattern creating a sunburst at the apex of the dome. The drawing is framed by a thick black line.

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CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Image Credit

Location

Taj Mahal, Agra, India

Country

India

Medium

Watercolour