Five large architectural studies including: three views of the Taj Mahal (inscribed as 'The Taj'; 'Interior of the Taj'; and 'Part of the Same'), and two views of the Tomb of Akbar (inscribed as 'Gateway of the Tomb of Akbar, Secundra'; and 'Secundra'), each identified within the artist's black-lined border
21 x 26³⁄₄ in. (53.3 x 67.9 cm.)

The Marquis of Bute, Bute, Mount Stuart, Scotland.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 25 May 1995, lots 6, 7, 16 and 17.
Acquired by Ann and Gordon Getty from the above.

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In the early 19th century, artists trained in the Mughal tradition began to apply their skills to Western modes of architectural elevation. The two disciplines combined well, with Mughal attention to detail fusing with the influence of scientific rationalism in meticulous, decorative depictions of buildings.