The Somnath gates, Fort Agra
1866
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1866
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting is titled The Somnath gates, Fort Agra. It was created by William Simpson in 1866. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which provides context to its creation and significance, as Simpson was commissioned to sketch sites in India after the Revolt of 1857. You can learn more about this style by looking at Impressionism.
