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Panoramic view of the Golden Temple, Amritsar, with the surrounding water tank and buildings.

Unknown

1860

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Patna School of Painting Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cityscape

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Panoramic view of the Golden Temple, Amritsar, with the surrounding water tank and buildings. is a 1860 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1860 · Patna School of Painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a long, flat view of a golden temple by a wide water tank. Around it are buildings with domes, towers, and trees lining the edges. People walk along paths near the water, and the sky is pale blue with a few clouds. The golden temple is the centerpiece, surrounded by calm water and detailed buildings. The artist used soft colors and light strokes to show the scene clearly. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A panoramic depiction from 1860 shows the Golden Temple in Amritsar, surrounded by its water tank and adjacent buildings. The composition captures the temple complex and its reflective pool within a single continuous view. Architectural features and the surrounding structures are visible in the scene.

Read the full account in the museum source.