Street scene with gateway and a mosque, Lucknow
1856
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1856
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
William Carpenter painted a street scene with a gateway and a mosque in Lucknow around 1856. He was an English artist who traveled widely in India during the 1850s, often dressing in local clothing and painting portraits of rulers and landscapes. His work blends realism with impressionist touches. Carpenter’s time in India lasted about six years. He arrived in Bombay in 1850 and returned to England in 1856, leaving behind scenes like this one. If you like this style, look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
