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Collection Area Visual Arts Archive Reference (shelfmark) PRINSEP, WILLIAM (1794-1874) Subject Architecture

1. WD1279

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1279
Title:
A ruined temple in Bengal
Scope & Content:
A ruined temple in Bengal. Pen-and-ink and wash; 5.25 by 7.75 ins.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1830
Extent:
1 Item

2. WD3860

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3860
Title:
'The interior of the Arsenal, Fort William', Calcutta. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
Scope & Content:
‘The interior of the Arsenal, Fort William’. 33.5 by 23 cm. Purchased 1982.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1830s
Extent:
1 Item

3. WD3861

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3861
Title:
Interior of the Chowringhee Theatre, Calcutta, from the circle looking towards the stage, showing the first few rows of seats. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
Scope & Content:
Interior of the Chowringhee Theatre, from the circle looking towards the stage, showing the first few rows of seats. Inscribed: ‘All the rest rows of benches, Counsillers box and Govr. Genl. box’. On original mount: ‘Chowringhee Theatre holds about 800 persons in the boxes and 200 in the pit. ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1830s
Extent:
1 Item

4. WD3862

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3862
Title:
'Water Gate of the Fort William looking North taken from flagstaff bastion. Calcutta in the middle distance'. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
Scope & Content:
‘Water Gate of the Fort William looking North taken from flagstaff bastion. Calcutta in the middle distance - * Respondentia Walk. Chandpalghat & Engine House. The Victory being tugged down by the Emulous steamer. No * The trees on this walk since cut down & a new road made on the ri...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1830s
Extent:
1 Item

5. WD4027

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4027
Title:
Prinsep’s Ghat and Water Gate of Fort William, Calcutta, from the right bank of the Hooghly with river craft and a three masted EIC troopship. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
Scope & Content:
Prinsep’s Ghat and Water Gate from the right bank of the Hooghly with river craft and a three masted EIC troopship. 23 by 66 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830s-1840s
Extent:
1 Item

6. WD4032

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4032
Title:
The Nizamat Kila or Palace of Murshidabad, seen from the opposite bank of the Bhagirathi river with the Nawab’s barge in the foreground. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
Scope & Content:
The Nizamat Kila or Palace of Murshidabad, seen from the opposite bank of the Bhagirathi river with the Nawab’s barge in the foreground. 22.5 by 44 cm. Note: The palace, designed by General Duncan Macleod (1780-1856) Bengal Engineers, in the style of Government House, Calcutta, was completed i...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830s-1840s
Extent:
1 Item

7. WD4036

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4036
Title:
Hari-ka-charan and temple at Hardwar, with pilgrims on the river banks. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
Scope & Content:
Hari-ka-charan and temple at Hardwar, with pilgrims on the river banks. Inscribed on reverse: ‘Hurdwar Ghats’. 23 by 67.5 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830s-1840s
Extent:
1 Item

8. WD4037

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4037
Title:
A shrine and worshippers on the banks of a river, possibly near Hardwar. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
Scope & Content:
A shrine and worshippers on the banks of a river, possibly near Hardwar. 23 by 33 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830s-1840s
Extent:
1 Item

9. WD4040

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4040
Title:
Government House, Calcutta, from Esplanade Row showing the S.E. gateway, the wings on either side of the main south front and spars of shipping on the Hooghly at Chandalpat ghat beyond. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
Scope & Content:
Government House, Calcutta, from Esplanade Row showing the S.E. gateway, the wings on either side of the main south front and spars of shipping on the Hooghly at Chandalpat ghat beyond. A domed sentry box stands in the foreground on the Maidan side of the Course. 23 by 33 cm. Purchased. 1984.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1830s
Extent:
1 Item

10. WD4042

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4042
Title:
St Peter’s Church, Fort William, Calcutta. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
Scope & Content:
St Peter’s Church, Fort William. Inscribed on original mount: ‘New Gothic Church in the Centre of Fort William, built by Capt Hutchinson-viewed from the flatstaff Bastion. Tumbrils & gun carriages laid out for inspection Gov. General’s house in case of siege. Shot yard-ordnance’. 23 by 3...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1830s
Extent:
1 Item