View of the Jami Masjid, Delhi
1852
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1852
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting is titled View of the Jami Masjid, Delhi. It's a work by William Carpenter. The Jami Masjid is a significant location, being India's largest mosque. It was built during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, between 1644 and 1656. To learn more about the style and techniques used in this painting, look up the movement: Realism.
