Interior of the Taj Mahal, Agra.

Interior of the Taj Mahal, Agra.

Unknown

1820

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows the inside of a grand building with tall arches and domed ceilings. The walls have detailed patterns, and the arches frame windows with colorful stained glass. The floor looks like polished stone, and the edges of the dome have intricate carvings. The artist focused on the Taj Mahal’s beauty, using careful lines to highlight its symmetry. The light seems to come from above, making the patterns glow softly. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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