Six drawings of the cenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal, Agra, and details of the pietra-dura work.
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Six drawings of the cenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal, Agra, and details of the pietra-dura work. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, depicting floral pattern, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a single tall plant with bright flowers and green leaves. The flowers are mostly red and purple with yellow centers, and the stems have small pods. The background is plain, but the edges have a fancy, swirly red and black border. The artist focused on making the flowers look detailed and lively, almost like they’re growing right there. The colors pop against the light background, making the plant stand out. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.
