Impey, Eugene Clutterbuck (Photographer). The Kootub- Marble tomb and Gateway on the south side, Delhi, c.1860 | Antiquarian Photograph | 00115041
PhotographerEugene Clutterbuck Impey | 1830 – 1904
TitleThe Kootub- Marble tomb and Gateway on the south side, Delhi
Document TypeAntiquarian Photograph
MediumAlbumen print pasted on mountDatec.1860
Size9.45 x 11.73 in (24.00 x 29.80 cm)
InscriptionPrinted in English '12. THE KOOTUB.-Marble Tomb and Gateway on the south side.' 'These are of red sandstone alternated with white marble, and contain early instances of the windows of perforated marble,for which Mahometan and Hindoo have become so justly celebrated. The tomb is supposed to be about a century more modern than the Kootub, and through nearly as richly ornamented, is in a style more nearly resembling the contemporary buildings at Cairo.' l.c and no. inscribed in pencil '6641' t.r. on mount.
Location FeaturedQutub Minar, Delhi
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