[title not known] 1833

Editor: Here we have an ink drawing of Tughlikabad Fort by an unknown British School artist. Its precise date is unclear. I find it striking how the fort dominates the landscape. What do you make of this piece? Curator: This work likely reflects the British fascination with the "exotic" East during the colonial era. Note the focus on monumental architecture and the figures rendered almost as afterthoughts. How does this framing influence our understanding of the site? Editor: So, it's about power dynamics, about who controls the narrative? Curator: Precisely. The image serves to emphasize British influence and perhaps even implicitly justify colonial presence by showcasing the power of a 'foreign' landscape. Editor: That's a perspective I hadn't considered. It really changes how I see the drawing. Curator: Indeed. Examining the historical context can reveal hidden layers of meaning in even the simplest sketch.