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Thomas Daniell’s depiction of the “Gate of the Tomb of the Emperor Akbar, at Secundra, near Agra” from Oriental Scenery includes tents set up outside of the structure where he and other British nationals might have stayed when passing through the area. The mausoleum was built in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, for emperor Akbar (1542–1605). The impressive main gateway is made of red sandstone and contains intricate inlay patterns of white marble and colored stone. Under Akbar’s reign, Mughal architecture flourished, combining elements of Persian, Islamic, and Hindu designs. All objects are from the collection of Michael Sack. See more artwork by the Daniells on display in "From #PrintToPlate: Views of the East on Transferware", pre-security, in the International Terminal. http://bit.ly/PrintToPlate Jug, Tomb of the Emperor Acbar [Akbar] pattern c. 1810–30s Parrot Border series maker unknown Staffordshire, England earthenware, blue underglaze L2016.0901.045 This image was posted on September 27, 2016.

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