Tomb of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish at the Qutub Minar, Delhi
1865
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1865
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting shows the Tomb of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish at the Qutub Minar, Delhi. It was created after the artist's return to London. The artist's journey to India was a significant factor in this work, as he was commissioned to sketch sites associated with the Revolt of 1857. You can learn more about the style of this painting by looking into Impressionism.