Matrix of Tope in centre of Tope, at Hada, near Jellalabad
1879
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1879
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a simple, flat drawing of a rectangular stone structure with a rounded top. It looks like a small, raised platform with steps on each side, drawn in light pencil lines. The edges are marked with quick hatching to show depth, and there are handwritten notes labeling measurements like "4 ft" and "about 9 feet." The drawing is labeled as the "Matrix of Tope," which might refer to a real ancient site near Jellalabad. The artist, William Simpson, made this in 1879, likely to document the ruins. If you like this kind of detailed architectural sketch, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more drawings like this.
