Who painted Mausoleum of Saadet Ali, at Lucknow.?

Mausoleum of Saadet Ali, at Lucknow. was painted by Robert Captain Smith in 1830.

Where can I see Mausoleum of Saadet Ali, at Lucknow.?

Mausoleum of Saadet Ali, at Lucknow. is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Mausoleum of Saadet Ali, at Lucknow.?

Mausoleum of Saadet Ali, at Lucknow. is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Mausoleum of Saadet Ali, at Lucknow.

Robert Captain Smith , 1830

Mausoleum of Saadet Ali, at Lucknow. 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

The Mausoleum of Saadet Ali, at Lucknow, is a pencil drawing created by Captain Robert Smith in 1830, part of his *Pictorial Journal of Travels in Hindustan*, documenting his Indian voyages.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing focuses on the Mausoleum of Saadet Ali, emphasizing its architectural grandeur through detailed renderings of domes, arches, columns, and surrounding landscape, highlighting the structure's beauty and significance.

Technique & Style

Executed in a detailed, realistic style, the drawing utilizes fine lines, varied textures, and a nuanced tonal range to achieve depth and contrast, underscoring the artist's attention to capturing the building's grandeur.

History & Provenance

Originally part of Smith's journal (1828-1833, revised by 1845), the drawing was later donated to a collection in 1915, as one of 65 mounted illustrations from the journal.