Taj Mahal
1835
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1835
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a grand white building with a big dome and smaller towers. The walls are covered in detailed patterns, and the roof has a red tip on top. Trees line both sides of a walkway leading to a pool in front of the building. The artist used soft colors and careful lines to make the scene look peaceful. The trees are neatly trimmed, and the building’s design is balanced and precise. If you like this style, look up technique: watercolor, glazing next.
