Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque), Agra by Vasily Vereshchagin

Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque), Agra 1876

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Vasily Vereshchagin's 1876 painting "Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque), Agra" depicts the grand mosque built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The painting showcases the architectural brilliance of the mosque, featuring a vast courtyard, multiple domes, and intricate arches. Vereshchagin, a renowned Russian painter, captured the essence of the mosque's architecture with a focus on detail and realism. This painting is a testament to the beauty of Mughal architecture and the artist's ability to convey the grandeur of historical structures.