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Agra. The Motee Hasjid in Pearl Mosque. View of the Entire Aisle

Samuel Bourne

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of an interior view of a mosque. The photograph is taken from one end of a long aisle, looking down its length. The aisle has a tiled floor and is flanked by rows of columns with intricate carvings. The columns have a scalloped design at the top and are topped with ornate capitals. The ceiling is made up of a series of arches, each one supported by the columns. The arches are also scalloped and have a decorative design. The walls are made of stone or marble and have a smooth finish. At the far end of the aisle, there is a doorway with an arched top. A man stands in the aisle, leaning against one of the columns on the right side. He is wearing a turban and traditional clothing. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of grandeur and elegance.

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900 × 729 px
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