1. Submitted By:
Vartika Khandelwal
M.sc.I.D. 3rd Sem.
Subject :
History of Art & Architecture
Project Report on
Victorial memorial Calcutta
Submitted to :
Dezyne E’cole College

2. VICTORIA MEMORIAL
 The Victoria Memorial, officially the Victoria Memorial Hall, is a memorial
building dedicated to Victoria, Queen of the United
Kingdom and Empress of India, which is located in
Kolkata, India-the capital of west Bengal and a former
capital of British India.
 It currently serves as a Museum and a tourist
attraction. It is an autonomous organization within the
Government of India’s Ministry of Culture.
 The Memorial was designed by Sir William Emerson
using Indo- Saracenic style, incorporating Mughal
elements in the structure.
 Lord Redesdale and Sir David Prain designed the gardens.
 Architect Sir William Emerson laid down the actual plan of the Memorial.
 The Design of the Structure represents a fusion of British and Mughal
architecture.
 White Makrana Marbles were used in the construction of Victoria Memorial
Hall and the building was inaugurated in the year 1921.
 The Massive Hall is 338 feet by 228 feet and rises to a height of 184 feet.
 The building is 184 feet high up to the base of the figure of Victory, which is
another 16 feet high.
 The groups of figures above the North porch represent Motherhood, prudence
and learning.
 Surrounding the main dome are figures of Art, Architecture, Justice, Charity
etc.
 The Memorial is situated on 64 acres of land with the building covering 338
feet by 228 feet.
Queen Victoria

3. Victoria Memorial
Mother Hood (North Porch) Sunny Time of the Victoria Memorial
South Side Gardens of Victoria Memorial
(Designed by Lord Redesdale and
Sir David Prain)
Lakes Victoria Memorial