Bastion of outer rampart of fortifications on N.W. face of Seringapatam (Mysore), where Tipu Sultan had his headquarters during the attack by the British in May 1799
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Bastion of outer rampart of fortifications on N.W. face of Seringapatam, where Tipu Sultan had his headquarters during the attack by the British in May 1799- c.1799. Inscribed on mount: ‘Views of Seringapatam.’ Water-colour; 5.25 by 8.5 ins. Foster Catalogue, no.271.
Rohri and the island fortress of Bakhar (Sind). Tents on left near river, baggage camels, bullocks and goats in foreground. Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
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Rohri and the island fortress of Bakhar (Sind). Tents on left near river, baggage camels, bullocks and goats in foreground. ‘Sketches in Afghaunistan,’ plate 2. Inscribed on mount: ‘The Town of Roree, and the Fortress of Bukker on the Indus.’ Foster Catalogue, no.159.
Dadhar and the entrance to the Bolan Pass (Baluchistan). Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
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Dadhar and the entrance to the Bolan Pass (Baluchistan). ‘Sketches in Afghaunistan’, plate 3. Inscribed on mount: ‘The Encampment at Dadur with the Entrance to the Bolan Pass.’ Foster Catalogue, no.153.
Sepoys attacking Baluchi snipers in the Siri-Kajur Pass (Baluchistan). Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
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Sepoys attacking Baluchi snipers in the Siri-Kajur Pass (Baluchistan). ‘Sketches in Afghaunistan,’ plate 6. Inscribed on mount: ‘The wild pass of Siri-Kajoor.’ Foster Catalogue, no.151.
The narrow pass above the Siri Bolan (Baluchistan); Baluchi snipers attacking British troops from the heights as they pass through. Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
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The narrow pass above the Siri Bolan (Baluchistan); Baluchi snipers attacking British troops from the heights as they pass through. ‘Sketches in Afghaunistan’, plate 7. Inscribed on mount: ‘The opening into the narrow pass above the Siri Bolan.’ Foster Catalogue, no.150.
Approach to Quetta (Baluchistan); Sir John Keane and staff in middle distance. Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
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Approach to Quetta (Baluchistan); Sir John Keane and staff in middle distance. ‘Sketches in Afghaunistan,’ plate 8. Inscribed on mount: ‘The approach to the Fortress of Kwettah.’ Foster Catalogue, no.158.
The British troops emerging from the defile in the Khojak Pass (Baluchistan). Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
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The British troops emerging from the defile in the Khojak Pass (Baluchistan). ‘Sketches in Afghaunistan’, plate 10. Inscribed on mount: ‘The troops emerging from the narrow part of the defile in the Kojak Pass.’ Foster Catalogue, no.152.
The second descent from the Khojak Pass (Baluchistan). Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
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The second descent from the Khojak Pass (Baluchistan). ‘Sketches in Afghaunistan,’ plate 12. Inscribed on mount: ‘The second descent through Kojak Pass.’ Foster Catalogue, no.154.
The third descent from the Khojak Pass (Baluchistan). In the foreground the encampment of the 1st Bengal European Regiment with camp followers. Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
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The third descent from the Khojak Pass (Baluchistan). In the foreground the encampment of the 1st Bengal European Regiment with camp followers. ‘Sketches in Afghaunistan’, plate 13. Inscribed on mount: ‘The third descent through the Kojak Pass.’ Foster Catalogue, no.155.
