One of four drawings of Mughal architecture.
1840
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1840
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a tall Mughal tower with delicate arches and pointed domes. It’s one of four views of royal buildings, drawn around 1840. Soft colors and fine lines make the stonework look almost real. The artist, Mazhar Ali Khan, worked in India under British rule. His style mixes Mughal details with European shading he learned from British artists. You can see this in how light gently fades on the domes. Try looking up his other Mughal views at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
