Gateway to the Taj Mahal
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows the huge arched gateway leading to the Taj Mahal. The white marble gleams in the sun. A shadow cuts across the red sandstone path below. It’s a “Company painting.” Indian artists made these for British workers in India. The style mixes Mughal details with European tastes. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more Company paintings.
