Sketchbook of miscellaneous views, mainly in India. Artist(s): Power, Kingsmill Manley (1819-1881)
Scope & Content:
Sketchbook (ff.1-47) with drawings tipped in. Label on front cover inscribed: ‘K.M. Power’. Monogram ‘KMP’ pasted inside cover and inscribed: ‘Blanche Power Decr. 5th 1854’. Power married Anna Eliza Blanche Probyn in 1852. Drawings various sizes laid down in random order. Some inscribed, so...
The Fort at Amber, Rajasthan, showing part of the Raj Mahal from the opposite bank of the Maota Lake, and low arched buildings used as elephant stables at the water’s edge. Artist(s): Simpson, William (1823-1899)
Scope & Content:
The Fort at Amber, Rajasthan, showing part of the Raj Mahal from the opposite bank of the Maota Lake, and low arched buildings used as elephant stables at the water’s edge, c.1860. Water-colour; 47.2 by 48 cm. Purchased 1983. Note: The proportions of the building have been exaggerated, a mina...
Two houses and a distant view of the Islamabad river, Chittagong. The artist, wearing army uniform, stands in the foreground with a servant. Artist(s): Crockatt, James (1755/6-1804)
Scope & Content:
Two houses and a distant view of the Islamabad river, Chittagong. The artist, wearing army uniform, stands in the foreground with a servant. Inscribed on reverse: ‘West view of Doctor Wilson’s and Col. Ellerken’s House called Clarmont and Bungalow, also a view of the Islamabad River and distan...
Ruined gateway in the Baisgazi wall with the remains of an hexagonal tower, Gaur. In the distance, outside the east wall is the Firoz Minar. Artist(s): Baillie, William (1752/3-1799)
Scope & Content:
Ruined gateway in the Baisgazi wall with the remains of an hexagonal tower. In the distance, outside the east wall is the Firoz Minar. Inscribed: ‘W.’ ‘Baillie delt 1784’. Ink and grey wash; 30 by 43cm.