Two keys to the decorative work on the cenotaph of Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal, Agra.
Architectural Drawing
ca.1820 (made)
ca.1820 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Elevations of the end, side and long plinth of Shah Jahan's cenotaph done in fine ink line drawing on paper, marked with letters A-G to show the relationship between these elevations and the corresponding sections depicted in AL.8484:2. The sheet is backed with a sheet of cotton.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Two keys to the decorative work on the cenotaph of Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal, Agra. (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | pencil |
| Brief description | Architectural; drawings, key to the decorative work on the cnotaph of Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal, Agra, Delhi, ca.1820 |
| Physical description | Elevations of the end, side and long plinth of Shah Jahan's cenotaph done in fine ink line drawing on paper, marked with letters A-G to show the relationship between these elevations and the corresponding sections depicted in AL.8484:2. The sheet is backed with a sheet of cotton. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Style | |
| Marks and inscriptions | "Reduced tomb of the Emperor Shah Jehaun to serve as a key to the foliage".
"E F G lays on the Top of the Tomb"
other sections marked "C" [end of cenotaph]; "D lays here" [top of side elevation]; "A" [elevation of the long floral frieze]. (Inscribed:) |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Places depicted | |
| Bibliographic reference | Archer, Mildred. Company Paintings Indian Paintings of the British period
Victoria and Albert Museum Indian Series London: Victoria and Albert Museum, Maplin Publishing, 1992 139p. ISBN 0944142303 |
| Other number | 8484 - Previous number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | AL.8484:2 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
