Who painted Moosulman Tomb, Bauglepoor?

Moosulman Tomb, Bauglepoor was painted by Robert Captain Smith in 1830.

Where can I see Moosulman Tomb, Bauglepoor?

Moosulman Tomb, Bauglepoor is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Moosulman Tomb, Bauglepoor?

Moosulman Tomb, Bauglepoor is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Moosulman Tomb, Bauglepoor

Robert Captain Smith , 1830

Moosulman Tomb, Bauglepoor is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Robert Captain Smith. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This pencil drawing, created by Captain Robert Smith in 1830, is one of 65 illustrations from his travel journal documenting his journeys in India.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts the Moosulman Tomb in Bauglepoor, a grand domed structure with towers, set amidst a landscape with trees and figures.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of shading, cross-hatching, and attention to detail creates a sense of depth, atmosphere, and texture, adding visual interest to the image.

History & Provenance

The drawing was part of Smith's Pictorial Journal of Travels in Hindustan, refined between 1833 and 1845, and later acquired by the museum in 1915 from W. M. Biden.