Who painted Ala-Oodeen's Gateway, Delhi?

Ala-Oodeen's Gateway, Delhi was painted by Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet in 1866.

Where can I see Ala-Oodeen's Gateway, Delhi?

Ala-Oodeen's Gateway, Delhi is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Ala-Oodeen's Gateway, Delhi?

Ala-Oodeen's Gateway, Delhi is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Ala-Oodeen's Gateway, Delhi

Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet , 1866

Ala-Oodeen's Gateway, Delhi is a photography by the Impressionist artist Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2022.58.21
Credit line: Alma Kroeger Fund

About this work

Overview

Ala-Oodeen's Gateway, Delhi is a photograph by Louis Rousselet, taken during his travels in India in the 1860s. The image is part of a collection showcasing the country's architectural heritage and daily life.

Subject & Meaning

The photograph depicts a large stone gateway in Delhi, with intricate carvings worn smooth by time. A few people stand beneath it, dwarfed by the structure's scale, highlighting the monument's grandeur.

Technique & Style

Rousselet, initially a draftsman, learned photography in India to better capture the country's monuments. His photographs demonstrate a sophisticated sense of composition, effectively conveying the majesty of the sites he documented.

History & Provenance

The image is from Rousselet's book, which combines photographs and drawings of various sites across northern India, including locations of historical and cultural significance.