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Agra. Diwan-i-Chas
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This Hall of Private Audiences was built by Shah Jahan, who commissioned the Taj Mahal. There, he and the succeeding Mughal emperors met with courtiers and important guests. Several men in European dress exit the hall, while men in native garb labor in the lush gardens. The tiny figures emphasize the building’s grand scale.
| Artist / Maker | Photoglob Co. |
|---|---|
| Date | 1890 |
| Culture / Origin | India, 19th century |
| Medium | Photochrom |
| Dimensions | Image: 20.3 x 26.5 cm (8 x 10 7/16 in.); Paper: 20.3 x 26.5 cm (8 x 10 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Photography |
| Type | Photograph |
About the Artist
Photoglob Co. (Zurich, active c. 1890–1910) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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