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1311. Add Or 5252

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Add Or 5252
Title:
The sacred pool at Balaju, with a Political Officer approaching on horseback a group of Newars.
Scope & Content:
The pool at Balaju, a tank with many images and fountains laid out in the 18th century north of Kathmandu, with a British Political Officer approaching on horseback a group of Newars. Inscribed in pencil on front: ‘Bala Ji. Flowing Tank. 2 miles north of Khatmandu;’ (on reverse:) ‘Temple. Tan...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1843-1846
Extent:
1 Item

1312. Add Or 5253

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Add Or 5253
Title:
A steep hillside dotted with houses, trees, rice terraces, etc., with a bungalow at the summit with tents pitched beside it..
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A steep hillside dotted with houss, trees, rice terraces, etc., with a bungalow at the summit with tents pitched beside it.. Inscribed in pencil on front: ‘Kauhui. Summer house of Resident. 6 miles from Khatmandu.’ (below, in nagari:) ‘kahuliya.’ Water-colour; 284 by 441 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1843-1846
Extent:
1 Item

1313. Add Or 5254

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Add Or 5254
Title:
Outline sketch of a Buddhist stupa, with typically Nepalese finial with eyes.
Scope & Content:
Outline sketch of a Buddhist stupa, with typically Nepalese finial with eyes. Inscribed in pencil on front: ‘Temple of Budha in Patan’; (and below in ink:) ‘Kasachit.’ Wash and water-colour on Nepalese paper; 352 by 363 mm. within black ruled frames.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1843-1846
Extent:
1 Item

1314. Add Or 5261

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Add Or 5261
Title:
Maharana Amar Singh (reg. 1697-1710) of Mewar and his son Sangram Singh (reg. 1710-34) conversing in a garden, the Maharana with attendants holding his gold hookah-base and a chowrie, with a domed palace building on the left.. Artist(s): Wajid (fl. 168
Scope & Content:
Maharana Amar Singh (reg. 1697-1710) of Mewar and his son Sangram Singh (reg. 1710-34) conversing in a garden, the Maharana with attendants holding his gold hookah-base and a chowrie, with a domed palace building on the left. By Wajid, c.1708. Inscribed on reverse in ‘nagari’: ‘rana amar singh...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1708
Extent:
1 Item

1315. Add Or 5343

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Add Or 5343
Title:
The hill fort of Deogarh, circumvallated, with walls ascending the left side, with further hills beyond.
Scope & Content:
The hill fort of Deogarh (Madhya Pradesh), circumvallated, with walls ascending the left side, with further hills beyond. The foregound is broken up into ravines, with cultivated land beyond leading up to the hill. Inscribed below: ‘A view of the Fort of Deogurh. No. 3.’ 295 by 500 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1818
Extent:
1 Item

1316. Add Or 5344

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Add Or 5344
Title:
The fort of Salaya, the Pahuj river running between high banks of red earth in the foreground, and the encampment of the Marquess of Hastings in the distance.
Scope & Content:
The fort of Salaya (Jalaun District), the Pahuj river running between high banks of red earth in the foreground, and the encampment of the Marquess of Hastings in the distance. Inscribed below: ‘A view of the Fort and village of Saleia on the Pohooj River. No. 4.’ 325 by 505 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1818
Extent:
1 Item

1317. Add Or 5345

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Add Or 5345
Title:
The town of Erachh (Jhansi District), with remains of mosques and tombs, seen on the left bank of the river Betwa, which recedes in the middle into the distance.
Scope & Content:
The town of Erachh (Jhansi District), with remains of mosques and tombs, seen on the left bank of the river Betwa, which recedes in the middle into the distance. Inscribed below: ‘A view of Erich on the Betwa River. No. 5.’ 324 by 500 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1818
Extent:
1 Item

1318. Add Or 5346

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Add Or 5346
Title:
A view possibly of the fort at Bhitarwar (Gwalior State). The strong fortress on a hill in the distance, a smaller fort similarly situated much nearer, with a river joining them, and distant hills.
Scope & Content:
A view possibly of the fort at Bhitarwar (Gwalior State). The strong fortress on a hill in the distance, a smaller fort similarly situated much nearer, with a river joining them, and distant hills. 295 by 505 mm. Inscribed below: ‘A view of the Fort of Birttrwas. No. 6.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1818
Extent:
1 Item

1319. Add Or 5347

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Add Or 5347
Title:
Three fortified villages on hill-tops dotted over a level cultivated plain, probably in Jalaun District..
Scope & Content:
Three fortified villages on small hill-tops dotted over a level cultivated plain, probably in Jalaun District (U.P.). 295 by 422 mm. Inscribed below: ‘Magrowra. No. 7.’ [individually captioned under the three villages:] ‘Magrowra. Gt. Berown. Lohagurh.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1818
Extent:
1 Item

1320. Add Or 5348

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Add Or 5348
Title:
The fortress of Narwar on its hill surrounded by walls, with domes and minarets appearing above the latter, with further walls and buildings and gardens in the foreground.
Scope & Content:
The fortress of Narwar (Gwalior) on its hill surrounded by walls, with domes and minarets appearing above the latter, with further walls and buildings and gardens in the foreground. Inscribed below: ‘A view of the Town and Fort of Nerwar. No. 8.’ 295 by 485 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1818
Extent:
1 Item

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