Five standing figures. Inscribed: ‘On the South of the 3rd Story of the Square Ruddam at Mahabalipooram July 20th 1816. Copied by A. McPherson March 1819.’
Five standing figures. Inscribed: ‘Sculptured Figures on the East side of the 3rd Story of the Square Ruddam at Mahabalipooram 19th July 1816. Copied by A. McPherson April 1819.
Four standing figures flanking Shiva and Parvati. Inscribed: ‘Figures Sculptured on the West side fo the 3rd Story of the Square Ruddam at Mahabalipooram 18th July 1816. Copied by A. McPherson 1 April 1819.’
This note, dated March 8th 1910 and written by the artist’s son, explains the provenance of an album of 17 drawings of views in Afghanistan from the Kyber Pass to Kabul by James Atkinson (1780-1852). During the First Anglo-Afghan War (1839-42) Atkinson served as Superintending Surgeon to the Army...
This is folio 2 from an album of 17 drawings of views in Afghanistan from the Kyber Pass to Kabul by James Atkinson (1780-1852). During the First Anglo-Afghan War (1839-42) Atkinson served as Superintending Surgeon to the Army of the Indus, a combined force of British and Indian troops. A talente...
The Mikras (Shears) or entrance into the Khyber Pass from the Peshawer hill. Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
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This is a pen-and-ink and water-colour drawing of the entrance into the Khyber Pass by James Atkinson (1780-1852) dated 1840. Inscribed on the front is: 'The Mikras (Shears) or entrance into the Khyber Pass from the Peshawer hill'; and on the side: 'First Ascent of the Khyber Pass'. The drawing i...
Jellalabad. From the North near the Caubul River. Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
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This is a pen-and-ink and water-colour drawing of Jellalabad by James Atkinson (1780-1852) dated 1840. Inscribed above the image: 'No. 5. Jellalabad. From the North near the Caubul River'. The drawing is on the reverse of folio 7.
First Ascent of the Khyber Pass. Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
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Pen-and-ink and water-colour sketch of the Khyber Pass by James Atkinson (1780-1852) dated 1840. Inscribed on the front of the drawing is: 'First Ascent of the Khyber Pass'. This is folio 8 from Atkinson's album of 17 drawings of views in Afghanistan from the Kyber Pass to Kabul. Atkinson served ...
Khyber Pass. Ghurie Lala Beg. Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
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Pen-and-ink and water-colour drawing of a camp scene within the Khyber Pass by James Atkinson (1780-1852) dated 1840. Inscribed on the front of the sketch is:'Khyber Pass. Ghurie Lala Beg.'; and on the side of the sketch: 'Approach to Ali Masjid on the Peshawar Side'. This is folio 9 from Atkinso...
Drawing executed in pen-and-ink and water-colour of soldiers in the Jagdalak Pass, Afghanistan by James Atkinson (1780-1852) dated 1840. Inscribed on the front is: 'Jugduluk'. This is folio 9 verso from an album of 17 drawings of views in Afghanistan from the Kyber Pass to Kabul by Atkinson.In th...
