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Cenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal

Drawing
ca. 1820 (painted)
Place of origin

Elevation of the cenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal, showing pietra-dura decoration.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal
Materials and techniques
Watercolour
Brief description
Drawing, watercolour, Cenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal, Delhi or Agra, ca.1820
Physical description
Elevation of the cenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal, showing pietra-dura decoration.
Dimensions
  • Height: 54.5cm
  • Width: 83.5cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Tomb of Moomtaz Muhul Begum' (inscribed:)
Subject depicted
Places depicted
Association
Bibliographic reference
Archer, Mildred. Company Paintings Indian Paintings of the British period Victoria and Albert Museum Indian Series London: Victoria and Albert Museum, Mapin Publishing, 1992 139 p. ISBN 0944142303
Other number
9232 - Previous number
Collection
Accession number
AL.9232M

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Record createdJanuary 14, 2000
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