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The Mausoleum of Akbar at Secundrabad

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Mausoleum of Akbar at Secundrabad by an unknown artist. A pencil and colored pencil drawing on aged paper shows a symmetrical view of a large building with a central archway. The building is made of red brick with ornate details and multiple domes. A paved walkway leads to the archway, flanked by trees on either side. The walkway has a line of greenery down the center. The building has a flat roof with a railing and several small domes. A dome and tower are visible on the left side. The paper has a vertical crease down the middle and is stained with age. The drawing depicts a daytime scene.

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900 × 695 px
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