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1. Foster 25

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 25
Title:
Mausoleum of Sher Shah, Sasaram, Bihar. The mausoleum stands in a tank with a peacock boat in the foreground. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
Scope & Content:
Mausoleum of Sher Shah, Sasaram, Bihar, 1772-73 The mausoleum stands in a tank with a peacock boat in the foreground. Inscribed: ‘F.S. Ward No.X’; on frame: ‘Mausoleum of the Emperor Shir Shah in a large Tank near Sasaram in Behar’ 32 by 51 ins (81 by 130 cms) Exhibited: ‘India Observed’, Vi...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772-1773
Extent:
1 Item

2. Foster 45

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 45
Title:
Fort William, Calcutta. In the foreground are a number of English vessels. Behind is seen the river face of the Fort with battlements enclosing Government House. The steeple of St Anne's Church is visible.. Artist(s): Lambert, George (1710-1765), and S
Scope & Content:
Fort William, Calcutta, c.1731 In the foreground are a number of English vessels, three of which are firing salutes. Behind is seen the river face of the Fort, showing two lines of battlements, enclosing the Government House. Over the roof of the latter rises the steeple of St. Anne’s Church ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

3. Foster 866

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 866
Title:
Boats on the River Ganges with the Rajmahal Hills beyond. Artist(s): D'Oyly, Sir Charles (1781-1845)
Scope & Content:
Boats on the River Ganges with the Rajmahal Hills beyond, c.1825. Oil on canvas; 20.5 by 27 cms. This is one of a group of eight paintings in oils, of slightly varying sizes, but arranged into two groups of four oils each in matching frames, from the collections of the Macnab of Macnab, all so...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1825
Extent:
1 Item

4. Foster 976

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 976
Title:
Irrawaddy streamship. Formerly Mss Eur E375/37. Artist(s): Burnie, J.C. (fl. 1961)
Scope & Content:
An Irrawaddy steamship on the river. Formerly Mss Eur E375/37. Oil on canvas. Presented by Mr. A.G. McCrae, CBE, 1992.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1961
Extent:
1 Item