Decorated temple-car of the Srirangam temple outside Trichinopoly. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘The Streerengham Coach for the month ...... every year.’
Schematic representation of the Siva temple of Jambukesvara on the island of Srirangam, the lingam under Jambu tree on the right and the goddes Akilandesvari on the left.
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Schematic representation of the Siva temple of Jambukesvara on the island of Srirangam, the lingam under Jambu tree on the right and the goddes Akilandesvari on the left. Inscribed below: ‘Jemboonadasawmy under the Tree[?] and the goddess Akeelande esawary at Jembookritnah. 23.’
Schematic representation of the temple at Srirangam, with 16 Alwar saints or Bhaktas around the image of Visnu as Sriranganatha reclining on Sesa.
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Schematic representation of the temple at Srirangam, with 16 Alwar saints or Bhaktas around the image of Visnu as Sriranganatha reclining on Sesa. Inscribed below: ‘Twelve Most intemated Alwar at at Serungum. 39.’
South entrance to the Temple of Vishnu, Srirangam, Madras. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
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South entrance to the Temple of Vishnu, Srirangam, 1770-71 Inscribed: ‘F.S. Ward Pinxit No.4’; on frame: ‘The South Entrance to the Pagoda at Seringham’ 32 by 51 ins (81 by 130 cms) This is probably the picture to which R. Gough refers in ‘A’ ‘Comparative view of the antient monuments of Indi...
A 'Choultry' or travellers' rest house, Srirangam, Madras.. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
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A ‘Choultry’ or travellers’ rest house, Srirangam, 1772-73 The pillars of the building are carved with rearing horses. In the foreground a European in red and an Indian in a long white dress; other figures on the steps. Inscribed: ‘No 3 F.S. Ward Pinxit’;’ on frame: ‘A Choultry at Seringham w...
S.W. view of Jambakistna and Srirangam. Captain Trapaud, a friend and his dog are sitting on the river bank. Artist(s): Trapaud, Elisha (1750-1828)
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S.W. view of the temples of Jambukrishna and Srirangam. Captain Trapaud, a friend and his dog are sitting on the river bank. 1785. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘S.W. View of Jumbakistna & Seringham-and of the Colevoor & Covery rivers’; on front in pencil: ‘A. Capt Trapaud. B. Mackson....
The unfinished gateway of the temple of Vishnu, Srirangam. 7 June 1792. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
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Unfinished gateway to the temple of Visnu, Srirangam. 7 June 1792. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘Great Pagoda. Sranghum.’ Pencil; 16.5 by 28.25 ins. Purchased 8 November 1961.