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1. Foster 10

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Foster 10
Title:
Virra Malli, rock south of Trichinopoly, Madras. An outcrop of rock, apparently granitic gneiss, with two buildings.. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
Scope & Content:
The Viralimalai rock south of Trichinopoly, 1772-73 An outcrop of rock, apparently granitic gneiss, with two buildings, one extending along the front, and another much smaller, upon the top of the mound. Inscribed: ‘F.S. Ward Pinxit No.9’; on frame: ‘Verra Malli, a Romantick Rock in Tondiman’s...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772-1773
Extent:
1 Item

2. Foster 31

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Foster 31
Title:
View of Madurai, Madras. The city is shown as viewed from a fort or encampment with European soldiers.. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
Scope & Content:
View of Madura, Madras, 1772-73 The city is shown as viewed from a fort or encampment with European soldiers, the wall of which appears in the immediate foreground. Rising above the ramparts of the town are seen the tops of various buildings, in the centre the palace of Tirumala Nayyak and to ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772-1773
Extent:
1 Item

3. Foster 34

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Foster 34
Title:
Teppakulam, a sacred tank near Madura, Madras. A large walled tank, in the centre of which is an island with a temple. The town of Madura with temples and palaces is seen in the distance.. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
Scope & Content:
Teppakulam, a sacred tank near Madura, 1772-73 A large walled tank, in the centre of which is an island with a temple. The town of Madura is seen in the distance, and behind it a range of hills. In the foreground, figures of Indians,and Europeans in red coats. Inscribed: ‘F.S. Ward No.6’; on...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772-1773
Extent:
1 Item

4. Foster 522

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Foster 522
Title:
A view at Mussoorie, UP. A view of the hills, probably showing 'The Abbey' and the road to 'Cloud End'; a European man and woman riding in the foreground
Scope & Content:
A view at Mussoorie, U.P. 1830-40 A view of the hills, probably showing ‘The Abbey’ and the road to ‘Cloud End’; a European man and woman riding in the foreground.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830-1840
Extent:
1 Item

5. Foster 523

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 523
Title:
A view at Mussoorie, UP. View of a road with wooden huts; a hillman with his basket squats In the foreground, while a European couple are out walking, their child on a pony accompanied by an Indian servant
Scope & Content:
A view of Mussoorie, U.P. 1830-40 View of a road with wooden huts; a hillman with his basket squats in the foreground, while a European couple are out walking, their child on a pony accompanied by an Indian servant.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830-1840
Extent:
1 Item

6. Foster 575

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 575
Title:
Iqbal al-Daula (1808-87), grandson of Sa'adat 'Ali Khan, and claimant to the throne of Oudh. Full-length portrait standing upon a terrace overlooking Lucknow. Artist(s): Smart, John (fl. 1820-1850)
Scope & Content:
Portrait of Iqbal al-Daula (1808-87), 1838 A full-length portrait of a tall stout figure standing upon a terrace which overlooks the city of Lucknow. He is dressed in a long coat, red with a sprigged pattern, tied at the waist by a red sash. Over this is an outer garment of green and gold. T...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1838
Extent:
1 Item

7. Foster 576

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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

8. Foster 577

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 577
Title:
Rope bridge over the Alakananda river at Srinagar, Garhwal, UP.. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840)
Scope & Content:
Rope bridge over the Alakananda river at Srinagar, Garhwal, U.P. Painted by Thomas Daniell, 1808. The old town (since washed away by floods from the bursting of the Gohna lake in 1904) occupies the centre of the picture, but is partially hidden by the rock in the foreground. It was once the c...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1808
Extent:
1 Item

9. Foster 669

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 669
Title:
Landscape in northern India; a ruined temple with a domed mosque or tomb in the background and women at a well In the foreground. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840)
Scope & Content:
Landscape in northern India; a ruined temple with a domed mosque or tomb in the background and women at a well in the foreground. Painted by Thomas Daniell c.1820. Oil on canvas; 21.5 by 17 ins (54.5 by 43 cms). Presented by Sir William Foster, 1938. Literature: Shellim (1979), TD 102.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1820
Extent:
1 Item

10. Foster 851

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 851
Title:
View up Old Court House Street towards St Andrew’s Church, Calcutta. Artist(s): Fraser, James Baillie (1783-1856)
Scope & Content:
View up Old Court House Street towards St. Andrew’s Church, 1819-20. Oil on canvas, 58 by 84 cms. Purchased 1988. Literature: M. Archer and T. Falk ‘India Revealed: the Art and Adventures of James and William Fraser 1801-35,’ London, 1989; J.P. Losty, ‘Calcutta City of Palaces’ (London, 1990)...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1819-1820
Extent:
1 Item