One of thirty drawings of details of architectural stone and mother-of pearl ornament taken from rubbings and moulds of monuments in Ahmedabad, the capital seat of the Ahmad, Shahi dynasty.
1883
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1883
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows nine squares of ornate patterns carved into stone. Each square has flowers, leaves, and geometric shapes arranged symmetrically. The lines are clean, and some squares include small details like vines or dots inside the designs. These patterns look like they were copied from real buildings, possibly from a place called Ahmedabad. The artist used simple lines and shading to show depth in the carvings. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of these kinds of drawings.
