William Clerihew (fl.1843-1881)

The Taj Mahal from the Gateway, Agra

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William Clerihew (fl.1843-1881)
The Taj Mahal from the Gateway, Agra
inscribed 'Taj Mahal from the top of Gateway' (on the reverse) and further inscribed 'The Taj Mahal at Agra from the top of Gateway N^o. 45' (on the mount)
pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour
10¾ x 15 in. (27.3 x 38.1 cm.)

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William Clerihew was made an Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1839. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, London in 1840-41. He went to India in 1842 and produced mainly watercolours of Delhi and Calcutta.

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