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032-003281052 Collection Area Visual Arts

1. Mss Eur E62, F6, F840, F885, F980

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E62, F6, F840, F885, F980
Title:
DEVIS, ARTHUR WILLIAM (1762-1822) A professional portrait and historical painter, son of the portrait and 'conversation-piece' painter, Arthur Devis. ...
Scope & Content:
DEVIS, ARTHUR WILLIAM (1762-1822) A professional portrait and historical painter, son of the portrait and 'conversation-piece' painter, Arthur Devis. He was engaged by the East India Company in 1782 to accompany an exploring expedition to the Far East on the ‘Antelope’ as draftsman. The boat wa...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1785-1794
Extent:
6 items

2. Foster 885

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 885
Title:
Carpet weavers of Patna weaving striped cotton satringis.. Artist(s): Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822)
Scope & Content:
Carpet weavers of Patna weaving striped cotton ‘satringis.’ Patna, c.1786. Oil on canvas. 44 by 60 cms. Purchased 1995. Provenance: John Biddulph of Ledbury Park, 5 July 1804, No.5; by descent to Michael, 3rd Lord Biddulph; Anon sale, Sotheby’s 21 March 1979; Mme. Krishna Riboud.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1786
Extent:
1 Item

3. Foster 6

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 6
Title:
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquis (1738-1805), Governor-General of Fort William, 1786-93 and again July-October 1805. A life-size figure.. Artist(s): Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822)
Scope & Content:
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquis (1738-1805), Governor-General of Fort William, 1786-93 and again July-October 1805. Painted 1792-93. A life-size figure, turned partly towards the spectator’s left, with the right foot slightly advanced, and right hand resting on the hip. The left, gloved, and ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1792-1793
Extent:
1 Item

4. Foster 980

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 980
Title:
The potter, engaged in throwing a pot on a wheel, with various examples of his art around him. Painted at Shantipur, 1792.. Artist(s): Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822)
Scope & Content:
Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822) The potter, engaged in throwing a pot on a wheel, with various examples of his art around him. Painted at Shantipur, 1792. Oil on canvas; 43.4 by 59 cm. Purchased 1999. Provenance: Biddulph family, as above; Sotheby’s 21 March 1979; private collection; Soth...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1792
Extent:
1 Item

5. Foster 840

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 840
Title:
Sir William Jones (1746-94). Three-quarters length portrait by A.W. Devis. He is seated at a table on which is a statuette of Ganesa, against the background of a balcony with a column and draperies. Artist(s): Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822)
Scope & Content:
Sir William Jones (1746-94), aged 47, painted 1793 Three-quarters length portrait. The subject is wearing a white cravat and shirt, black coat, breeches and boots. He is seated against the background of a balcony with a column and draperies gathered up on the right. His head is turned to his...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1793
Extent:
1 Item