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61. Foster 94

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Foster 94
Title:
A view of Benares. In the foreground is the river Ganges with steps leading up to the domes and minarets of Aurangzeb's mosque. Artist(s): Hodges, William (1744-1797)
Scope & Content:
A view of Benares, U.P. Painted c.1781 In the foreground is the river Ganges with steps leading up to the palace of Raja Abal. Behind appear the domes and minarets of the mosque erected by Aurangzeb on the site of a Hindu temple. Oil on canvas; 27 by 36 ins (68.5 by 91.5 cms) Purchased Octo...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
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Date Range:
1781
Extent:
1 Item

62. Foster 97

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Foster 97
Title:
Reginald Heber (1783-1826), Bishop of Calcutta 1822-26. A half-length figure, in episcopal robes, with a cap in the right hand., and with in the background St John's Church, Calcutta. Artist(s): Phillips, Thomas (1770-1845)
Scope & Content:
Reginald Heber (1783-1826), Bishop of Calcutta 1822-26, c.1822 A half-length figure, in episcopal robes, with a cap in the right hand. A red curtain is draped in the background and in the distance on the left can be seen St. John’s Church, Calcutta, and palm trees. 14 by 12 ins (35.5 by 30.5 ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
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Date Range:
c 1822
Extent:
1 Item

63. Foster 106

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Foster 106
Title:
Asaf al-Daula, Nawab of Oudh, 1775-97. A three-quarter length seated figure, with face turned half left. Artist(s): Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810)
Scope & Content:
Asaf al-Daula, Nawab of Oudh, 1775-97, painted 1784 A three-quarter length seated figure, with face turned half left. His right hand rests upon one knee; the left is pressed against his side. The dress is of white muslin, with necklaces and armlets of pearls, rubies and uncut emeralds. He we...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
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Date Range:
1784
Extent:
1 Item

64. Foster 107

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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

65. Foster 108

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Foster 108
Title:
Hasan Reza Khan, minister to Asaf al-Daula of Oudh. Seated on a sofa with his right hand on a sword and his left holding the stem of a hookah. Artist(s): Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810)
Scope & Content:
Hasan Reza Khan, minister to Asaf al-Daula, 1784 Seated on a sofa with his right hand on a sword and his left holding the stem of a hookah with a crystal mouthpiece and decorated with tinsel and appliqué velvet. The red turban is plain and the dress is of white muslim ornamented with jewelled ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1784
Extent:
1 Item

66. Foster 115

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Foster 115
Title:
Richard Bourchier (d.1770). A half-length figure, in an oval, wearing a grey wig, brown coat and waistcoat. Second in Council at Bombay 1749, and Governor 1750-59.
Scope & Content:
Richard Bourchier (c.1700-1770), c.1760 A half-length figure, in an oval, wearing a grey wig, brown coat and waistcoat. He holds his hat under his left arm and the hand is tucked into the waistcoat. Brown background. 30 by 25 ins (76 by 63.5 cms) Purchased July 1911 Richard Bourchier was i...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
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Date Range:
1760-1770
Extent:
1 Item

67. Foster 137

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Foster 137
Title:
Major-General Sir William Nott (1782-1845). Prominent figure in First Afghan War, who marched to Kabul from Kandahar. A three-quarter length figure. Artist(s): Faulkner, Benjamin Rawlinson (1787-1849)
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Major-General Sir William Nott (1782-1845), c.1844 A three-quarter length figure, standing bare-headed with one hand holding a sheathed sword and the other extended as if in the act of addressing his troops. Full uniform of scarlet, with gold epaulettes and sword-belt. He wears the ribbon and...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
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Date Range:
c 1844
Extent:
1 Item

68. Foster 139

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Foster 139
Title:
Lieutenant-General Sir George Pollock, GCB (1786-1872). First Afghan War hero. Relieved Sale at Jalalabad and captured Kabul. Three-quarter length portrait. Artist(s): Grant, Sir Francis (1803-1878)
Scope & Content:
Lieutenant-General Sir George Pollock, G.C.B. (1786-1872), 1856 A three-quarter length portrait, bareheaded, the body turned slightly towards the left, right arm raised. He wears a dark blue uniform with gilt buttons and belt; on his breast are the Star of the Bath, the India general service m...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1856
Extent:
1 Item

69. Foster 145

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Foster 145
Title:
Charakpuja, the Hook-swinging Festival.. Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
Scope & Content:
Charakpuja, the Hook-swinging Festival, 1831 In the centre stands a pole with two cross-pieces, from the extremities of which three devotees are suspended by ropes. A fourth stands in the foreground on the right with hooks fixed in his back ready to take his turn. The pole is surrounded by a ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1831
Extent:
1 Item

70. Foster 165

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 165
Title:
A Sati or Widow-burning. A night scene with a full moon and dark trees in the background.. Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
Scope & Content:
A Sati or Widow-burning, 1831 A night scene with a full moon and dark trees in the background. The corpse is lying on the lighted funeral pyre with one wife stretched beside, while another is seen approaching. A trumpet is sounding and a number of spectators, including a mounted figure, fill ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1831
Extent:
1 Item