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Relief panel of white marble with inlaid border of pietra-dura work on the inside of the entrance to the Taj Mahal, Agra.

Unknown , 1819

Relief panel of white marble with inlaid border of pietra-dura work on the inside of the entrance to the Taj Mahal, Agra., by Unknown, 1819
Relief panel of white marble with inlaid border of pietra-dura work on the inside of the entrance to the Taj Mahal, Agra., by Unknown, 1819

Relief panel of white marble with inlaid border of pietra-dura work on the inside of the entrance to the Taj Mahal, Agra. is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing depicts a white marble relief panel with an inlaid pietra-dura border from the interior of the Taj Mahal's entrance in Agra.

About this work

Overview

This drawing depicts a white marble relief panel with an inlaid pietra-dura border from the interior of the Taj Mahal's entrance in Agra.

Subject & Meaning

The relief panel features two tall vases with overflowing plants on a low platform, surrounded by small bushes and leaves, all within a border of colorful flowers and vines.

Technique & Style

The drawing showcases intricate floral motifs and a worn, aged appearance, with faded colors in the center of the border and a repeating pattern of leaves and flowers on the outer frame.

History & Provenance

The drawing was created by Delhi artists in Calcutta between 1816 and 1822 for Colonel Pownell Phipps, and later donated by his son, Colonel R.W. Phipps.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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