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Linga Temple Compound

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Linga Temple Compound by an unknown artist depicts a detailed drawing of a temple complex. The complex has a large courtyard with a central shrine featuring a black circular object. The courtyard is surrounded by buildings with domed roofs and archways, and people are shown walking around the complex. A large gate with an arched entrance is at the bottom. The drawing is on a beige background with a blue and green border. Green vertical streaks flank the right and left sides. The artwork includes foreign writing.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Ink, wash, and transparent watercolor on paper
Culture:
India (Rajasthan)
Dimensions:
508 × 625 px
Museum record:
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