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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
Museum record:
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