Search

Project / Collection India Office Oil Paintings Language Not applicable Subject Occupations

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Foster 48

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 48
Title:
Bombay. The E.I. Company warehouse is in the centre, the castle is on the right with Union Jack flying and a number of warehouse are on the left. The foreground is occupied by shipping with a large boat flying the Company's colours. Artist(s): Lambert,
Scope & Content:
Bombay, c.1731 In the centre of the picture is a large white building, with a high gateway surmounted by a coat of arms; this seems to be ‘the Bunder or Company’s Warehouses’ marked in Grose’s map (about 1760). In front, a pier projects into the harbour. On the right stands the castle, with the...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

5. Foster 107

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 107
Title:
Charles Lamb (1775-1834), clerk in the East India House, 1792-1825. A seated figure, three-quarter length, dressed in black, with East India House in the background. Artist(s): Meyer, Henry (1782-1847)
Scope & Content:
Charles Lamb (1775-1834), clerk in the East India House 1792-1825, 1826 A seated figure, three-quarter length, dressed in black. The right hand, holding a pen, rests upon a number of official documents. Behind are two volumes, one of which is labelled ‘Elia’. A red curtain forms the backgrou...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1826
Extent:
1 Item

6. Foster 245

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 245
Title:
The East offering its riches to Britannia. Allegorical ceiling piece commissioned by the East India Company in 1777 for the Revenue Committe room in East India House. Artist(s): Roma, Spiridione (c. 1737-1781)
Scope & Content:
The East offering its riches to Britannia, 1778 ‘The principal figure represents Britannia seated on a rock, to signify the firmness and stability of the empire; and as guardian and protectress of the Company, who are denoted by children behind Britannia, and overshadowed by her veil. The unio...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1778
Extent:
1 Item

7. Foster 524

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 524
Title:
View near Nasik, Bombay. Temples with pilgrims on the banks of the Godavari River near Nasik; on the right is the Kapalesvara temple. Artist(s): Lewis, Frederick Christian (1813-1875)
Scope & Content:
View near Nasik, Bombay, 1864 Temples with pilgrims on the banks of the Godavari River near Nasik; on the right is the Kapaleswar temple. Inscribed: ‘‘J F Lewis. 1864’.’ 11.5 by 18.5 ins (29 by 47 cms) Purchased December 1923, when it was attributed to J.F. Lewis. The authenticity of the i...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1864
Extent:
1 Item

8. Foster 638

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 638
Title:
John Mowbray, Calcutta merchant, seated at a desk piled with account books, attended by a banian or money agent and messenger. Artist(s): Hickey, Thomas (1741-1824), attributed to
Scope & Content:
John Mowbray in his office; c.1790. Mowbray, wearing a black velvet suit, cream embroidered waistcoat, grey silk stockings, and white cravat, is seated at a desk piled with account books. An Indian messenger in pink dress, white turban and orange shawl stands behind with a paper. Mowbray’s ba...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item

9. Foster 880

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 880
Title:
Head and shoulders portrait of General John Withington Adams (1764-1837), Bengal Army, facing to right, wearing the star, collar and badge of the G.C.B., and the Seringapatam medal. Artist(s): Melville, William (fl. 1830-1847)
Scope & Content:
Head and shoulders portrait of General John Withington Adams (1764-1837), Bengal Army, facing to right, wearing the star, collar and badge of the G.C.B., and the Seringapatam medal Signed on the reverse: ‘W.Melville pinxt’. Oil on canvas, 68 by 56 cms. Purchased 1995. Few recipients of the S...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1837
Extent:
1 Item

10. Foster 885

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 885
Title:
Carpet weavers of Patna weaving striped cotton satringis.. Artist(s): Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822)
Scope & Content:
Carpet weavers of Patna weaving striped cotton ‘satringis.’ Patna, c.1786. Oil on canvas. 44 by 60 cms. Purchased 1995. Provenance: John Biddulph of Ledbury Park, 5 July 1804, No.5; by descent to Michael, 3rd Lord Biddulph; Anon sale, Sotheby’s 21 March 1979; Mme. Krishna Riboud.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1786
Extent:
1 Item