Impey, Eugene Clutterbuck (Photographer). Agra. - The Taj, from the garden, Early 1860s | Antiquarian Photograph | 00114999
PhotographerEugene Clutterbuck Impey | 1830 – 1904
TitleAgra. - The Taj, from the garden
Document TypeAntiquarian Photograph
MediumAlbumen print pasted on mountDateEarly 1860s
Size9.25 x 11.73 in (23.50 x 29.80 cm)
InscriptionPrinted in English '25. AGRA.- The Taj, from the garden.' 'When the Taj is lighted up for the Governer-General or other great personage by means of Bengali lights projected on it from the side,the building, rising snow white against the dark sky and trees, looks most grand and impressive from this spot. The spandrils here and in the gateways,and the angles and other important details are inlaid with agates,bloodstones,jaspers,and other precious stones,combined in wreaths,scrolls,and frets which are equally beautiful in colour and exquisite in design.' l.c.and inscribed in pencil '6634' t.r. and 'IMPEY 200' l.r. on mount.
Location FeaturedThe Taj Mahal, Agra
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