No. 4 Hindoo Temple at Jagasir. Artist(s): James Manson (1791-1862), c.1826.
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Water-colour painting of a Hindu temple at Jagasir (Bageshwar) by James Manson (1791-1862), c.1826. This image is from an album of 12 drawings of landscapes in Almora and accompanies a 'Report of the Mineral Survey of the Himalaya Mountains lying between the Rivers Sutlej and Kalee' by Captain J....
Album of 60 drawings: 13 depicting relic caskets from the Buddhist stupas at Sanchi, Sonari, Satdhara and Bhojpur; 17 depicting the Sanchi ruins; 18 miscellaneous views in Rajputana and Central India; 12 drawings of the temples of Nilkanth and Kalinjar
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1 Relic Series. f.1a ‘Relic Series. Plate.2. Situation of the Chamber: and the style of the relics found in Sthupa B. Sanchi.’ Fig.2. One side of the box is in the British Museum. Figs.3, 4, 6. British Museum. Fig.5. Victoria and Albert Museum (I.M.218-1921). f.1b ‘Relic Series. Plate.3. St...
Plan of site near Buitenzorg (W. Java), including the Batu Tulis and the stone image of Kiay Poerwakali. Copy of the original by J. Flikkenschild, 1813.. Artist(s): Gould, John (fl. 1813-1816), after Flikkenschild, Jacobus (fl.1806-1813)
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(17b) Plan of site near Buitenzorg (W. Java), including the Batu Tulis and the stone image of Kiay Poerwakali. 31 January 1813 Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plan of the Ancient House & Craton or Palace of the Prince of Pajajarang situated at the Kampong Batoe Toelees near Buitenzorg where ar...
British troops crossing the Sutlej (Punjab) by a bridge of boats during the first Sikh War. February 1846. Artist(s): Yule, Sir Henry (1820-1889)
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British troops crossing the Sutlej (Punjab) by a bridge of boats during the first Sikh War. February 1846 Inscribed on front in water-colour: ‘Bridge on the Sutlej. Feby, 1846’ Pen-and-ink and wash; 7 by 10 ins.
A sketch-book of 36 drawings depicting scenes chiefly in W. India and Mysore. c. 1795-1801. Artist(s): Johnson, John (c.1769-1846)
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A sketch-book of 36 drawings (36 folios) depicting scenes chiefly in W. India and Mysore. c.1795-1801.A few inscriptions in pencil and ink remain (some relating to Colonel Johnson); others have been trimmed. 1794 water-mark (f.16).Water-colour; size of volume, 10.5 by 16.75 ins.Purchased 3 May 19...
Album 51 drawings of buildings, sculpture and paintings in the temple and choultry of Tirumala Nayyak at Madura. c. 1801-05
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Book 11'. 51 drawings (57 folios) of buildings, sculpture and paintings in the Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple and the Pudu Mandapam at Madurai. c.1801-05. Inscribed on original cover: Sculptures at Madura; in red ink: Pagoda & Choultry of Trimul Naig. 51 Drawings. Each picture is inscribed wit...
folio 1. inscribed in ink: Hindoo Antiquities. A Collection of Drawings of Architecture & Sculpture Civil & Religious Shewing the State & Progress of design Fancy & Taste Exemplified in Existing Hindoo Monuments Comprehending a Variety of Specimens some of them, previous to the Ea...
Plan of an Ancient Temple in the Jungle near the ruined place of Coontalnuggur [ ] miles from Anantpoor in Bednore. June 1805. Artist(s): Anonymous.
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folio 3. Plan of the Shiva Temple at Kubtur, near Banavasi (KA).Inscribed: ‘Plan of an Ancient Temple in the Jungle near the ruined place of Coontalnuggur [ ] miles from Anantpoor in Bednore. June 1805.’
Temple at Coontalnagar. The ornaments of the screen enlarged. Artist(s): Anonymous.
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folio 4. Drawings of carved screens and benches in the Shiva Temple at Kubtur, near Banavasi (KA).Inscribed: ‘Temple at Coontalnagar. The ornaments of the screen enlarged. Elevation of the stone window or screen (6feet by 6 feet) See plan. Section across the bench which runs along the porch.’