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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.
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All drawings with some staining throughout, wear and darkening to margins. Some light foxing. Gateway of the Tomb, Interior of the Taj, The Taj with several repaired tears all less than 2" at bottom margins and stopping short of the image at the artist's black borders. Part of the Same and Secundra with smaller tears at right margin and bottom margin respectively. Ruse and Turners watermark.
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Lot 1140Sale 20866
INDIA, AGRA , 19TH CENTURYFIVE LARGE MUGHAL ARCHITECTURAL STUDIESEstimate: USD 8,000 - 12,000
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