Printing plate
copper plate
Jumma Musjid (Jama Masjid), Delhi
Object number
LDSAL2022.2.84
Artist/Designer/Maker
Unknown artist
Harris, George - Printing plate maker
Harris, George - Printing plate maker
Production date
late 18th century
Material
copper
Technique
Soft-ground Etching
Dimensions
height: 280mm
width: 450mm
width: 450mm
Location
Burlington House - RUB L
Content description
Printing plate reproducing Jumma Musjid (Jama Masjid), Delhi, with one minaret and granite stone roof or ceiling on the sides; with copper plate maker's stamp on reverse
Inscriptions
Inscription content
The Jumma Musjid
1. Minaret of the Fort Jumma Musjid______2 Granite Stone roof or ceiling in the Ainandah Mahal.
1. Minaret of the Fort Jumma Musjid______2 Granite Stone roof or ceiling in the Ainandah Mahal.
Inscription content
G. HARRIS
NO. 31 SHOE LANE
LONDON
NO. 31 SHOE LANE
LONDON
References
Reference (controlled)
Betti, Chiara. “Lost Treasures Resurface: The Untold Story of the Society of Antiquaries’ Printing Plates.” The Antiquaries Journal 104 (2024): 304–42. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0003581524000179.
Printing plate reproducing Jumma Musjid (Jama Masjid), Delhi, with one minaret and granite stone roof or ceiling on the sides; with copper plate maker's stamp on reverse
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr Charles Sebag-Montefiore FSA.