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One of Sixteen views of monuments in Delhi, Agra, Amritsar, Lucknow and South India., by Unknown, paint, 1850

One of Sixteen views of monuments in Delhi, Agra, Amritsar, Lucknow and South India.

Unknown

1850

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

One of Sixteen views of monuments in Delhi, Agra, Amritsar, Lucknow and South India. is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850 · Patna School of Painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a large, ornate building with a golden dome and several smaller domes. The building is surrounded by a white wall and a moat, and there are several other buildings in the background. The sky is blue with some clouds. The painting is very detailed, with intricate carvings and patterns on the building. The artist has used a range of colors, including gold, white, and blue, to create a sense of depth and texture. The overall effect is one of grandeur and beauty. The painting is an example of Realism, a movement that emphasizes accurate and detailed representation of the world.

The story of this work

Overview

This painting shows the Golden Temple in Amritsar, depicted as one of sixteen views of monuments across Delhi, Agra, Amritsar, Lucknow, and South India.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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