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1. Foster 24

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 24
Title:
The Rock at Trichinopoly, Madras, with the barracks. In the foreground an elephant and a procession of Brahmins carrying water to the temple. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
Scope & Content:
The Rock at Trichinopoly, with the barracks, 1772-73 In the foreground an elephant and a procession of Brahmins carrying water to the temple. Inscribed: ‘F.S. Ward Pinxit No.VIII’; on frame: ‘The Rock of Trichinopoly, 330 feet high, the bramins carrying water to the Temple, and a view of the B...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772-1773
Extent:
1 Item

2. Foster 35

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 35
Title:
Cape of Good Hope. Table Mountain dominates the picture. On the shore is seen a walled fort, from which flies the Dutch flag. To the right is another fortified building, and behind are a number of warehouses or dwellings. Shipping in the foreground. Ar
Scope & Content:
Cape of Good Hope, c.1731 Table Mountain, flanked by two other lofty hills, dominates the picture. On the shore is seen a walled fort, from which flies the Dutch flag. To the right is another fortified building, and behind are a number of warehouses or dwellings. In the roads, besides severa...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

3. Foster 37

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 37
Title:
The island of St Helena, as seen from the north west, with Jamestown, in the centre of the picture. Along the sea-front runs a double wall of fortifications. On either side of the town rise precipitous cliffs. English ships are in the foreground. Artis
Scope & Content:
St. Helena, c.1731 The island of St. Helena, as seen from the north west, with Jamestown, the principal settlement and the head-quarters of the government, in the centre of the picture. Along the sea-front runs a double wall of fortifications, on the centre bastion of which flies the British f...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

4. Foster 40

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 40
Title:
Tellicherry, Kerala. A large goods-shed stands near the shore; and a few houses are visible behind and at the side. To the left is the fort, from a bastion of which flies the Union Jack. Shipping in the foreground, wooded hills in the background. Artis
Scope & Content:
Tellicherry, Kerala, c.1731 A large goods-shed, with open sides and a fence, stands near the shore; and a few houses are visible behind and at the side. To the left is the fort, from a bastion of which flies the Union Jack. It contains two considerable buildings and some subsidiary ones; and ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

5. 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

6. Foster 46

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 46
Title:
Fort St George, Madras. The fort is shown as viewed from the sea. The Government buildings and the various parts of the fortifications stand out with great distinctness. To the left of the flag-tower is seen St Mary's Church. Artist(s): Lambert, George
Scope & Content:
Fort St. George, Madras, c.1731 The fort is shown as viewed from the sea. The Government buildings and the various parts of the fortifications stand out with great distinctness. To the left of the flag-tower is seen St. Mary’s Church (consecrated in 1680, and the first church to be erected by...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

7. Foster 93

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 93
Title:
View at Golconda, Andhra Pradesh. The royal tombs appear in the distance and part of the fort is shown on the left. Artist(s): Campbell, T. Hay (c.1813-1893)
Scope & Content:
View at Golconda, outside Hyderabad, c.1845 The royal tombs appear in the distance and part of the fort is shown on the left. 29.5 by 22.5 ins (75 by 57 cms) Purchased November 1920
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1845
Extent:
1 Item

8. Foster 317

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 317
Title:
Fort St David, Madras. In the centre, a large ship, flying the East India Company's flag. Fort St David, on the shore to the left; on the extreme left a building with Dutch colours.. Artist(s): Swaine, Francis (fl. 1740-1783)
Scope & Content:
Fort St. David, Madras. Painted c.1763 In the centre, a large ship, flying the East India Company’s flag. Fort St. David, on the shore to the left; on the extreme left a building with Dutch colours. A small detached British fort is shown on the right. Fort St. David, situated near Cuddalore...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1763
Extent:
1 Item

9. Foster 318

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 318
Title:
Fort William, Calcutta. A companion picture to F317. It represents Old Fort William, as seen from the opposite bank of the Hugli. The Tower of St Anne's Church is seen over the Fort. Artist(s): Swaine, Francis (fl. 1740-1783)
Scope & Content:
Fort William, Calcutta. Painted c.1763 A companion picture to the above. It represents Old Fort William, as seen from the opposite bank of the Hugli. The Tower of St. Anne’s Church is seen over the Fort. This view is obviously based upon Van Ryne’s engraving of Fort William, published in 17...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1763
Extent:
1 Item

10. Foster 576

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 576
Title:
The Fortress of Gingee. In the centre is the Great Mountain (Rajagiri), crowned by a citadel. At the foot is the inner fort. Artist(s): Payne, George (c.1790-1820)
Scope & Content:
The Fortress of Gingee, Madras, 1816 A stronghold in the South Arcot District, about 80 miles south-west of Madras. In the centre of the picture is seen the Great Mountain (Rajagiri), a precipitous bluff some 600 feet high, crowned by a citadel. At the foot is the inner (principal) fort. On ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1816
Extent:
1 Item