Title
Pair of Miniature Architectural Views
Creator
Date
19th century
Description
A pair of miniature architectural views (Indian, 19th century) painted on ivory and framed in ormolu and velvet. Both miniatures are held inside ormolu-trimmed oval openings set within a green velvet frame. To the left is a scene of a large mosque or Moghul palace with three onion-style domes and a large courtyard. On the right is a landscape of the Qutb Minar complex architectural site, depicting the ruins.
Cultural Origin
Indian
Medium
velvet
ivory
ormolu
Extent
7.5" x 9"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Gwendolen E. Rives, 1972.
Identifier
PSNC.6686
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