Elevation of the Jagannatha Temple
1820
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Elevation of the Jagannatha Temple is a 1820 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a tall, ornate temple with three main towers. The center tower is the tallest, with a rounded top and intricate carvings. Smaller towers flank it, each with their own detailed designs and pointed roofs. The walls are covered in patterns, and the entrance has steps leading up to it. The artist focused on every tiny detail, like the tiny figures near the doors and the tiny carvings on the walls. This kind of careful drawing was common in the 1800s when artists loved copying real buildings with precision. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more drawings like this one.
