Gate near the Qutub Minar. Old Delhi 1875
vasilyvereshchagin
painting, plein-air, architecture
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painting
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plein-air
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landscape
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arch
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orientalism
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islamic-art
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architecture
"Gate near the Qutub Minar. Old Delhi" (1875) by Vasily Vereshchagin depicts a grand architectural detail of the Qutub Minar complex in Old Delhi. The painting, characteristic of Vereshchagin's style, features a close-up view of the intricate red sandstone gate with its arched entrance and intricate decorative details, showcasing the architectural beauty of Mughal architecture. The lone figure seen walking through the gate adds a sense of scale and perspective to the scene, drawing attention to the grandeur of the historical site.
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