Artwork
Elevation of the great gateway of the garden court of the Taj Mahal.
Elevation of the great gateway of the garden court of the Taj Mahal. is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing presents an architectural elevation of the grand gateway to the Taj Mahal's garden court, created between 1816 and 1822.
About this work
Overview
This drawing presents an architectural elevation of the grand gateway to the Taj Mahal's garden court, created between 1816 and 1822.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a symmetrical red and white structure with three arches and ornate detailing, capturing the gateway's intricate design and grandeur.
Technique & Style
The artist emphasized the building's bright colors and ornate patterns, conveying a sense of majesty and order.
History & Provenance
Commissioned by Colonel Pownell Phipps, the drawing was produced by Delhi artists working in Calcutta, and later donated to the collection by his son, Colonel R.W. Phipps.
Artist & collection
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