Elevation of the south front of the Suraj Bhawan and a floor plan in the Garden Palace at Dig

细节

Agra School, circa 1830
Elevation of the south front of the Suraj Bhawan and a floor plan in the Garden Palace at Dig
with inscription 'Deig' (lower left, in the margin) and numbered 'No6' (upper left, in the margin)
pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour with gum arabic, within the artist's black-lined border, unframed
26½ x 195/8 in. (67.4 x 49.9 cm.)

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拍品专文

The present watercolour shows the Suraj Bhawan, the pavilion that acts as a communication point and link between the two courts of Suraj Mal's garden palace. As such it is thought that it was the pavilion where Suraj Mal was entertained by his women. At a later date the pavilion was encased in marble and it is thought that the pietra dura was probably looted from Mughal buildings.
For further information on the palaces of Dig, see lot 312.