Scrapbook of 52 drawings depicting the daily life of the Clarence family c.1873-90, along with photographs, letters and newspaper cuttings. Almost all are by Clarence, a few by his first wife Blanche. Artist(s): Clarence, Lovell Burchett (1838-1917)
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Scrapbook (ff.1-52) of drawings in pencil, pen and ink or water-colour depicting the daily life of the Clarence family c.1873-90, along with photographs, letters and newspaper cuttings. Almost all are by Clarence, a few by his first wife Blanche, and the album was compiled largely from drawings...
The regulator at Mangla, Naoshera District, on the River Jhelum at the head of the Upper Jhelum Canal. Artist(s): Lister, Dorothy Prideaux (fl.1920s)
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The regulator at Mangla, Naoshera District, on the River Jhelum at the head of the Upper Jhelum Canal, c.1924. An original label on reverse recorded the drawing was exhibited at the Simla Fine Arts Exhibition entitled ‘The Dam at Mangla by Mrs D. Lyster, The Elysium Hotel, Simla, price 50 rupee...
The barracks for European troops at Berhampore with three sepoys in the foreground. Artist(s): Connor, James (b. 1766)
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The barracks for European troops at Berhampore with three sepoys in the foreground. Inscribed: ‘View of Berhampore taken from the Seapoy Lines. James Connor’. In pencil: ‘(1790)’. Pen and ink and water-colour; 25 by 48 cm. Purchased 1990. Note: Berhampore was chosen as a cantonment to keep...
House and garden with a seated group in the foreground. Mr Birch's house at Baraset. Artist(s): Cornish, Hubert (1757-1823)
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House and garden with a seated group in the foreground. Inscribed on reverse: ‘Mr Birch’s Garden House Barraset 16 miles from Calcutta with Clumps of Bamboos’. Water-colour; 40.5 by 54.5 cm. Purchased 1990. Note: The house belonged to Richard Comyns Birch (1760-1807) Bengal Civil Service, gr...
Savandurga from the north. Artist(s): McPherson, John (1770-1796)
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Savandurga from the north. Inscribed: ‘J. McPherson pinxt. Severndroog. From the Picquets of Lord C - Army & the face which was reached & stormed.’ Water-colour; 15.8 by 21.5 cm. Note: Savandurga was stormed by the army of Lord Cornwallis on 21 January 1792.
McPHERSON, JOHN (1770-1796) Born Breshacy, Invernessshire, son of Colonel Duncan McPherson. Madras Army. Cadet 1790; Ensign 1791; Lieutenant 1794. - ...
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McPHERSON, JOHN (1770-1796) Born Breshacy, Invernessshire, son of Colonel Duncan McPherson. Madras Army. Cadet 1790; Ensign 1791; Lieutenant 1794. --------------------- WD4227-4228 Two small drawings of the fortified hill of Savandurga, Mysore c.1792. Purchased 1990 with WD4229-4231.