Harvard Art Museums > 1921.22: Tomb of Akbar Paintings Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Tomb of Akbar , 1921.22,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, May 05, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/217050. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1921.22 Title Tomb of Akbar Classification Paintings Work Type painting Date 19th century Places Creation Place: South Asia, India, Delhi Culture Indian Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/217050 Physical Descriptions Medium Ink and opaque watercolor on paper Dimensions 29.5 x 48 cm (11 5/8 x 18 7/8 in.) Inscriptions and Marks inscription: Language: English “Tomb of Akbar” Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Miss Ellen Bullard Accession Year 1921 Object Number 1921.22 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description This unfinished watercolor painting depicts the front of the tomb of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor (r. 1556 to 1605. The large, arch-shaped doorway (iwan) bears decorative panels with geometric, floral, and calligraphic designs. The actual tomb building is a four-tiered pyramid that is surmounted by a marble pavilion. The building is mainly constructed from red sandstone with accented with chhatris (canopies), large, dome-like structures that commonly adorn Indian architecture. In front of the complex is a square pool. The depiction is enclosed within a black border. At the bottom of the page, the inscription states, “Tomb of Akbar”. Verification Level This record was created from historic documentation and may not have been reviewed by a curator; it may be inaccurate or incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
