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81. 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
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Date Range:
c 1763
Extent:
1 Item

82. Foster 317-318

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 317-318
Title:
SWAINE, FRANCIS (fl. 1740-83) Swaine exhibited with the Society of Artists in London from 1762-83 and with the Free Society of Artists from 1761-83. ...
Scope & Content:
SWAINE, FRANCIS (fl. 1740-83) Swaine exhibited with the Society of Artists in London from 1762-83 and with the Free Society of Artists from 1761-83. He was a marine painter who worked chiefly for merchants in the style of Willem Vandevelde. He never visited India. --------------------- F317...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
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Date Range:
1762-1764
Extent:
2 items

83. 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:
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Date Range:
c 1763
Extent:
1 Item

84. Foster 378

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 378
Title:
Francis Russell (d.1795). A half-length figure, seated in a high-backed chair, looking towards the left. Solicitor to the India Board 1784-95,
Scope & Content:
A half-length figure, seated in a high-backed chair, looking towards the left. The coat is dark, with a red collar and gilt buttons. c.1794 The left hand rests on two books entitled - ‘‘Russell’s Collection of East India Acts and Charters’’ and ‘‘India Board Whitehall’’. 36 by 28 ins (91.5 b...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1794
Extent:
1 Item

85. Foster 396

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 396
Title:
A group of temples at Deogarh, Santal Parganas, Bihar. Pyramid-shaped temples with trisula and flags at the top. Artist(s): Hodges, William (1744-1797)
Scope & Content:
A group of temples at Deogarh, Santal Parganas, Bihar, 1782. Temples with trisula and flags at the tops of the ‘sikharas.’ Oil on canvas; 27 by 36 ins (68.5 by 91.5 cms) Presented by James C. Lyell, 1917 Literature: Steube (1978) no.265 Hodges visited Deogarh with Cleveland during their tou...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
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Date Range:
1782
Extent:
1 Item

86. Foster 494

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 494
Title:
William Davis (d.1765). Member of Council, Calcutta. A half-length portrait in an oval, the figure turned sharply to the left. Artist(s): Hudson, Thomas (1701-1779)
Scope & Content:
William Davis (c.1700 - 1765), 1750 A half-length portrait in an oval, the figure turned sharply to the left. The costume consists of a grey satin coat, embroidered with gold, and a claret coloured waistcoat. 30 by 25 ins (76 by 63.5 cms) Purchased, April 1910 William Davis was appointed a ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1750
Extent:
1 Item

87. Foster 517

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 517
Title:
Edward Thornton (1799-1875). On the staff of East India House 1814-57, and head of the Statistical Department 1846-57. A damaged small full-length portrait, showing Thornton writing in his room at the East India House.
Scope & Content:
Edward Thornton (1799-1875), c.1846 A damaged full-length portrait, showing Thornton writing in his room at the East India House. The table and floor are littered with books and papers. Maps hang on the wall behind him and a vase of flowers stands on his table. 20.25 by 15.5 ins (51.5 by 39....
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

88. Foster 522

Reference (shelfmark):
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

89. Foster 522-523

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 522-523
Title:
F522-523 Two views at Mussoories, U.P., 1830-40. 15 by 20 ins (38 by 51 cms) Presented by J.C .Lyell, October 1921 ...
Scope & Content:
F522-523 Two views at Mussoories, U.P., 1830-40. 15 by 20 ins (38 by 51 cms) Presented by J.C .Lyell, October 1921
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830-1840
Extent:
2 items

90. 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