Who painted Masjid at Cawpoor?

Masjid at Cawpoor was painted by Robert Captain Smith in 1830.

Where can I see Masjid at Cawpoor?

Masjid at Cawpoor is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Masjid at Cawpoor?

Masjid at Cawpoor is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Masjid at Cawpoor

Robert Captain Smith , 1830

Masjid at Cawpoor is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Robert Captain Smith. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Masjid at Cawpoor is a pencil drawing depicting a mosque in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is part of a collection of 65 illustrations from Captain Robert Smith's Pictorial Journal of Travels in Hindustan.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a mosque with tall towers and domes, surrounded by trees and a low wall. Two figures stand in the foreground, one holding a stick, while the building's arched doorways and detailed carvings are prominent.

Technique & Style

The artist focused on the mosque's architectural details, such as pointed spires and curved roofs, using a style characteristic of British travel sketches in India.

History & Provenance

The drawing was created between 1828 and 1832 as part of Captain Robert Smith's journal, later given to a collection by W. M. Biden in 1915.