Artwork

View of the Taj Mahal from across the Jumna river.

View of the Taj Mahal from across the Jumna river., by Unknown, paint, 1820
View of the Taj Mahal from across the Jumna river., by Unknown, paint, 1820

View of the Taj Mahal from across the Jumna river. is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolor painting captures the Taj Mahal from across the Jumna River, showcasing the monument's serene beauty.

About this work

Overview

This watercolor painting captures the Taj Mahal from across the Jumna River, showcasing the monument's serene beauty.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts the Taj Mahal, with its prominent central dome and four corner domes, set against a tranquil river landscape dotted with boats, conveying a sense of calm and majesty.

Technique & Style

Executed in a detailed and precise manner, the painting exemplifies the characteristics of Romanticism, an art movement emphasizing emotion and the natural world.

History & Provenance

The work is part of a series of fifteen drawings of Indian monuments and was later donated by Lord Amherst, who served as Governor-General of India from 1823 to 1828.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known