This finely rendered Company School watercolor belongs to the important series of architectural studies executed circa 1836 by Indian draftsmen of the Delhi School working under the Office of the East India Company's Superintendent of Public Buildings and Ancient Monuments at Calcutta.

Depicting an imposing Mughal gateway set within fortified walls and surrounded by landscaped grounds, the composition reflects the documentary precision and delicate technique that distinguish Company School painting. These works were commissioned to record India's architectural heritage, blending traditional Indian miniature painting with European principles of perspective and topographical accuracy.

Comparable examples from this celebrated series are preserved in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Presented in a double mat and an attractive camel bone frame.

Framed: 11 × 9 in.
Sight: 3½ × 5½ in.

Dimensions:
Height 9, Width 11, Depth 1.5 inches
Weight 3 lbs

Condition:
Good, with wear consistent with age, minor chipping on frame and slight discoloration on mat.

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• Low Estimate: 300.00
• High Estimate: 600.00