Picture Gallery
Tourist Attraction
Picture Gallery
The Hussainabad Picture Gallery in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is a fascinating historical site and a treasure trove for art and history enthusiasts. Built in 1838 by Nawab Mohammad Ali Shah, the third Nawab of Awadh, the gallery was originally known as the Baradari, meaning "having twelve doorways".
It served as a summer house for the Nawab and later became a picture gallery.
The gallery is renowned for its life-size portraits of the Nawabs of Awadh, painted by both Indian and European artists. These portraits are known for their intricate details and optical illusions, providing a glimpse into the grandeur and culture of the Nawabi era.
The gallery also houses pictures of British administrators and officials from the colonial period.
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