View of the bazaar at the back of the Jami Masjid, Delhi
1856
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1856
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
William Carpenter painted a scene of the bazaar behind the Jami Masjid in Delhi in 1856. He used paint on canvas to show daily life. His work mixes Impressionism and Realism styles. Carpenter lived in India for years. He dressed like locals and painted portraits of rulers. This painting shows shops and people busy with trade. Next, look up Carpenter’s other Indian scenes.
