The Jami Masjid, Lahore
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a view of the Jami Masjid, a mosque in Lahore. It's painted on a small oval ivory plaque. The plaque is one of six, depicting Mughal monuments. These sets were made for European travelers in India. They wanted souvenirs of their trips. The artists were skilled, having worked in miniature. This skill came from Indian court artists. To learn more about the method used to create this detailed scene, look at the technique called sfumato.
