Lot Essay
Safdar Jang (ruled 1739-1754) was the wazir of Emperor Ahmad Shah and was the Nawab of Oudh at Lucknow. This tomb was one of the few that was kept as such; the majority were used as private homes.
The Tomb of Safdar Jang in Delhi
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Agra School, circa 1830
The Tomb of Safdar Jang in Delhi
inscribed as title in Urdu (lower centre) and further inscribed as title in Hindi (on the reverse)
pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour, on the artist's original mount, unframed
17½ x 22½in. (44.5 x 57.2cm.)
The Tomb of Safdar Jang in Delhi
inscribed as title in Urdu (lower centre) and further inscribed as title in Hindi (on the reverse)
pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour, on the artist's original mount, unframed
17½ x 22½in. (44.5 x 57.2cm.)