Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
William Emerson; Vincent Esch · Kolkata, India · 1921
The Victoria Memorial is a monumental marble building set within extensive gardens in central Kolkata. William Emerson's composition brings a domed centre together with formal wings and sculptural detail. Its museum use sits within a landscape originally designed for imperial commemoration, making the relationship between architecture, memory and public space central to the visit. Visiting: Entry to the museum and gardens is ticketed; the white marble dome can be seen freely from the Maidan.