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41. Foster 32

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 32
Title:
Napoleon Bonaparte. A full-length portrait of Napoleon in his robes of state. Artist(s): Borely, Jean Baptiste (1776-1823)
Scope & Content:
Napoleon Bonaparte, 1813 A full-length portrait of Napoleon in his robes of state. Inscribed: ‘J B Borely, anno 1813’ 93 by 57 ins (236.5 by 145 cms) Presented by John Mangles, 1820 The presentation of this picture is recorded in the Court Minutes, 29 December 1820. ‘A letter from John Man...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1813
Extent:
1 Item

42. Foster 34

Reference (shelfmark):
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

43. 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

44. Foster 35, 37, 40, 45-46, 48

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 35, 37, 40, 45-46, 48
Title:
LAMBERT, GEORGE (1710-85) and SCOTT, SAMUEL (1710-72) Lambert was a landscape and scene painter, working for the Lincoln’s Inn Fields Theatre and afte ...
Scope & Content:
LAMBERT, GEORGE (1710-85) and SCOTT, SAMUEL (1710-72) Lambert was a landscape and scene painter, working for the Lincoln’s Inn Fields Theatre and after 1736 for Covent Garden. He was a friend of Hogarth, first President of the Society of Artists and founder of the Beefsteak Club. Scott was an...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1730-1732
Extent:
6 items

45. 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

46. 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

47. Foster 41

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 41
Title:
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852). Painted 1902 from the original portrait by Robert Home of 1804. A three-quarter length life-size standing figure, in uniform. Artist(s): Marchetti, George (fl. 1902), after Home, Robert (1752-1834)
Scope & Content:
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), painted 1902 after the original by Robert Home (1752-1834) of 1804. A three-quarter length life-size standing figure, in scarlet uniform with a crimson sash and white breeches. The right hand is thrust into the breast of the coat; the left ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1902
Extent:
1 Item

48. Foster 42

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 42
Title:
Captain William Joseph Eastwick (1808-89)., Bombay Army 1827-41, and Director of the East India Company 1849-58. A half-length figure, with body turned towards the right. Artist(s): Pearson, Mary Martha (1799-1871)
Scope & Content:
William Joseph Eastwick (1808-89), 1827 A half-length figure, with body turned towards the right. The face is seen almost in full. Eastwick wears a red-lined black cape with a fur collar and gold chain. Dark background with archway. Inscribed: ‘Mary M Pearson, 1827’ 30 by 25 ins (76 by 63....
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1827
Extent:
1 Item

49. 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

50. 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