Indian Company School, Tomb of Itimad-al-Daula, Agra, 19th Century, Watercolour

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An original 19th-century watercolour painting, Indian Company School, Tomb of Itimad-al-Daula, Agra.An exquisite Indian Company painting showing the majestic Mausoleum … Read more An original 19th-century watercolour painting, Indian Company School, Tomb of Itimad-al-Daula, Agra.An exquisite Indian Company painting showing the majestic Mausoleum of Itimad-al-Daula at Agra, built by the Mughal empress Nur Jahan in honor of her father, Mirza Ghiyas Beg, who held the exalted title I’timad-ud-Daula (Pillar of the Empire). The drawing shows the fine architectural detail of the pietra dura inlays and carved marble jali screens of the mausoleum.This painting is a fine example of an Indian Company painting, produced for Western (especially British) patrons in India in the 19th century, many of whom were working for the East India Company. It displays the striking hybrid techniques which led to the categorisation of the ‘Company’ style as a School. While incorporating traditional elements from Rajput and Mughal painting, they were given a more 'western' appearance through their use of perspective and rounded modelling, as opposed to the more decorative, 'flatter' styles that had gone before.On cream wove paper.Please note that this painting is of a larger size (sheet 19.5 x 24.5cm) rather than miniature.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: Inscribed verso in English in a contemporary hand: 'Etamud and Dowlah Tomb at Agra'. Height: 18.5cm (7.3″) Width: 23.5cm (9.3″) Condition: Some age toning to the paper, with staining to the upper right as shown. Light creasing in places. Small hole to the margin at the lower left corner. Note that the inscription on the verso shows through slightly on the front. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less