Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Amir Baksh in 1876.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Untitled

Amir Baksh , 1876

Untitled is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Amir Baksh. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing, created between 1870 and 1883, depicts the Chauburji Gateway, a Mughal-era structure in Lahore.

About this work

This drawing shows a real gateway that once led to a Mughal garden. Amir Baksh made it between 1870 and 1883. It’s unfinished but shows careful detail.

The Chauburji Gateway still stands today. Its walls are covered in colorful mosaic tiles. Baksh was a student at the Lahore School of Art.

Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more on this work.

Overview

This drawing, created between 1870 and 1883, depicts the Chauburji Gateway, a Mughal-era structure in Lahore. The work is attributed to Amir Baksh, a student of the Lahore School of Art, and remains unfinished.

Subject & Meaning

The Chauburji Gateway, built in 1646 during Shah Jahan's reign, once led to a garden that has since disappeared. The gateway's intricate mosaic tiling is a notable feature, and Baksh's drawing captures this decorative aspect with careful detail.

Technique & Style

The drawing showcases Baksh's attention to detail, particularly in rendering the gateway's colorful mosaic tiles. The work's unfinished state provides insight into the artist's process.

History & Provenance

The Chauburji Gateway still stands today, retaining its original mosaic tiling. Baksh's drawing is now part of a collection, with further information available at the Victoria and Albert Museum.