This lithograph presents the grand entrance gate of the Bara Imambara complex in Lucknow, India—an architectural marvel of the 18th century commissioned by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. The monumental triple-arched gateway, richly adorned with ornate stucco detailing and flanked by slender minarets, exemplifies the Indo-Islamic architectural synthesis of Mughal grandeur and regional Awadhi refinement.
Executed in sepia tones with delicate precision, the print captures the scale and intricacy of the Imambara’s entrance, emphasizing its symmetrical form, carved niches, and domed pavilions. The foreground figures lend a sense of proportion and daily life, while the angled perspective enhances the monument’s towering presence.
Published by Vincent Brooks Day & Son, one of London’s foremost lithographic firms of the 19th century, this work reflects British colonial interest in documenting and romanticizing Indian architectural heritage. It serves as both a visual record and a tribute to Lucknow’s rich cultural and artistic legacy.

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