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Interior of the Taj Mahal Mausoleum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sepia-toned illustration of the interior of a domed building. The dome has a geometric pattern and a decorative band around its base. Below the dome, a row of pointed-arch windows with shutters. A geometric pattern runs along the base of the walls. Two levels of arches are shown, with a tiled floor below. The floor has a geometric pattern leading to a lower octagonal area. A staircase leads down to the octagonal area, which has a tiled floor and a small archway. The background of the illustration is off-white, with darker spots scattered throughout. The edges are rough.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Ink, tinted wash, and opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Delhi or Agra)
Dimensions
426 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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