Mausoleum of Salim Chisti, Fatehpur Sikri
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Mausoleum of Salim Chisti, Fatehpur Sikri is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a small building with a big white dome on top. The walls have lots of cut-out patterns, like lacework, and three arched doorways. A set of stairs leads up to the entrance, and the roof has a slight overhang with decorative edges. The whole scene is framed by a thin border with swirly designs. The text at the top names it the "Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti," which suggests this is a real place meant for quiet reflection. The careful details in the carvings and the clean lines make it look peaceful. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more drawings like this.
