Taj Mahal Viewed from the Garden
1864
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
William Simpson painted the Taj Mahal from its garden in 1864. He trained as a lithographer and traveled India after the 1857 uprising. This work shows his sharp eye for well-known sights. Simpson sketched quickly in pencil, then added color washes for later paintings. He visited India four times over 25 years. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum next.
