Photo of collection object The Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri — Simpson, William. The Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri, 1865. Height: 82.8 cm Width: 37.1 cm. Purchased from Messrs Day and Son Ltd (London) in 1869, 1133-1869. arr.

The Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri

1865

Simpson, William

SSEA

Painting of the Buland Darwaza (main gateway) of the Jami Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri, near Agra in Uttar Pradesh. This side view of the gateway highlights the jhalra (water-tank) situated to its west. A local woman in traditional clothing carries a water-pot on her head. Behind her, a dog rests on the ground along the trabeated red-sandstone structure.

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Simpson, William
Classification: Painting
Medium: watercolour, painting
Locations: city: London
Dimensions: Height: 82.8 cm Width: 37.1 cm
Departments: SSEA
Accession Number: 1133-1869
Credit Line: Purchased from Messrs Day and Son Ltd (London) in 1869
Rights Statement: arr
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