Bust length portrait to left in grisaille of George William Hessing (1781-1826), wearing military uniform
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Bust length portait to left of George William Hessing (1781-1826), wearing military uniform, by an unknow artist. c.1805. Inscribed on reverse of small framed copy WD4421/1: ‘Col: George William Hessing. son of Col. John William Hessing. Brother of Mrs Robert Sutherland - was in command of the...
Bust length cameo portrait in grisaille of Robert Sutherland (1768-1804), in military uniform. The initials J.W. scratched into pigment at lower right. Artist(s): Andrews, Samuel (1767-1807)
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Bust length portrait of Robert Sutherland (1768-1804), in military uniform. c.1803-04. The initials ‘J.W.’ scratched into pigment at lower right, but the artist of this and the next is almost certainly Samuel Andrews (in India c.1791-1807). See WD4442 for a signed miniature in very similar sty...
Hessing Collection Photographic reproduction of miniature portrait of Robert Sutherland (1768-1804). WD4422. Artist(s): Andrews, Samuel (1767-1807), after
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Photographic reproduction of miniature portrait of Robert Sutherland (1768-1804). WD4422.. Artist(s): Andrews, Samuel (1767-1807), after
Head and shoulders cameo portrait to right in grisaille of a small boy, wearing a coat with a frilled collar, probably the son of Col. Robert Sutherland. Artist(s): Andrews, Samuel (1767-1807)
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Head and shoulders portrait to right of a small boy, wearing a coat with a frilled collar. c.1803-04. Grisaille on ivory; 8.7 by 6.5 cm, oval. Note: The child has not yet been identified, although stylistically the portrait is most like that of Sutherland and he is presumably one of his child...
Half-length portrait of James Morris, wearing a black frock-coat with black velvet collar, carrying a cane in his right hand and top hat in his left. Inscribed: 'C.Grant Calcutta. June 6th 1838'. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
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Half-length portrait of James Morris, wearing a black frock-coat with black velvet collar, carrying a cane in his right hand and top hat in his left. Inscribed: ‘C. Grant Calcutta. June 6th 1838.’ Inscribed on reverse: ‘James (Fitzroy) Morris. asst Secretary to the Municipal committee. Jun...
A two storied house, with pillared verandah to the upper floor, and arched openings to the ground floor, standing in wide open grounds, with smaller buildings in the distance.
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A two storied house, with pillared verandah to the upper floor, and arched openings to the ground floor, standing in wide open grounds, with smaller buildings in the distance. There seems to be a crowd of people inside the entrance to the house and a few servants and an ascetic are in the fore...
Preparatory portrait studies of Ghazi-ud-din, King of Oudh. Two profile head and shoulders studies to left. The king wears his European style crown with, on the left, a chain of office with shoulder ribbons and on the right an ermine cape. Artist(s): H
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Two profile head and shoulders studies to left, one in pencil, the other in pen and ink. The king wears his European style crown designed by the artist with, on the left, a chain of office with shoulder ribbons and on the right an ermine cape. 11 by 10 cm. Paper squared up for transfer.
Preparatory portrait studies of Ghazi-ud-din, King of Oudh. Half length portrait study. The king is seated, wearing his crown and a long cloak, with an ornate chain of office fastened with shoulder ribbons. He holds a pen and piece of paper. Artist(s):
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Half length portrait study. The king is seated, wearing his crown and a long cloak, with an ornate chain of office fastened with shoulder ribbons. He holds a pen in his right hand and a piece of paper in his left. Pencil; 18.4 by 14 cm. Paper squared up for transfer with the reverse coated i...