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Language Not applicable Subject Architecture Name Forbes, James, civil servant in India, 1749-1819

1. 455.c.8(45)

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455.c.8(45)
Title:
'Sculpture in a Subterraneous Hindoo [i.e. Jain] Temple at Cambay. .. Jam. Forbes, 1775.' Pl. 45, in Forbes, J. 'Oriental Memoirs.' Volume 2. London: 1813. Artist(s): Shury, J., after Forbes, James (1749-1819)
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'Sculpture in a Subterraneous Hindoo [i.e. Jain] Temple at Cambay. ... Jam. Forbes, 1775.' Pl. 45, in Forbes, J. 'Oriental Memoirs.' Volume 2. London: 1813.. Artist(s): Shury, J., after Forbes, James (1749-1819)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1812-1813
Extent:
1 Item

2. 455.c.8(59)

Reference (shelfmark):
455.c.8(59)
Title:
'Specimen of Hindoo Sculpture on the Gate of Diamonds at Dhuboy Jam Forbes, 1781.' Pl. 59, in Forbes, J. 'Oriental Memoirs.' Volume 2. London: 1813. Artist(s): Jarry, J., after Forbes, James (1749-1819)
Scope & Content:
'Specimen of Hindoo Sculpture on the Gate of Diamonds at Dhuboy Jam Forbes, 1781.' Pl. 59, in Forbes, J. 'Oriental Memoirs.' Volume 2. London: 1813.. Artist(s): Jarry, J., after Forbes, James (1749-1819)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1812-1813
Extent:
1 Item

3. Mss Eur F380/2(1)

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Mss Eur F380/2(1)
Title:
A view of Ghereah; taken in the twilight when the objects were scarce visible. Jam Forbes 4th February 1772.. Artist(s): Forbes, James (1749-1819)
Scope & Content:
‘A view of Ghereah; taken in the twilight when the objects were scarce visible. Jam Forbes 4th February 1772.’ The Maratha red forked pennant flies over the fort, and also on a two masted vessel on the water.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772
Extent:
1 Item

4. Mss Eur F380/2(3)

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Mss Eur F380/2(3)
Title:
A prospect of Goa river; with part of the city of Goa. Jam Forbes 5th February 1772.. Artist(s): Forbes, James (1749-1819)
Scope & Content:
‘A prospect of Goa river; with part of the city of Goa. Jam Forbes 5th February 1772.’ Engraved: ‘ibid.,’ vol. I, no. 30, ‘View of the city of Goa’, by Greig.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772
Extent:
1 Item

5. Mss Eur F380/2(4)

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Mss Eur F380/2(4)
Title:
A view of a Fortified Island, near Onore, bearing N.N.E. at 2 miles distance. Jam Forbes 6th February 1772.. Artist(s): Forbes, James (1749-1819)
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‘A view of a Fortified Island, near Onore, bearing N.N.E. at 2 miles distance. Jam Forbes 6th February 1772.’ The island of Basavrajdurg was fortified by Sivappa Naik, and it and Onore [Honavar] were in the possession of the Portuguese until conquered by Haidar ‘Ali. Two of the red and white st...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772
Extent:
1 Item

6. Mss Eur F380/2(5)

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Mss Eur F380/2(5)
Title:
A view of Onore from the Road, at about 4 miles distance. Jam Forbes 6th February 1772.. Artist(s): Forbes, James (1749-1819)
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‘A view of Onore from the Road, at about 4 miles distance. Jam Forbes 6th February 1772.’ The drawing shows the battery flying the striped flag of Haider ‘Ali and also a flagstaff with a Union flag over the Factory. Two three-masters, which must be the ‘Resolution’ and ‘Revenge’, one flying the...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772
Extent:
1 Item

7. Mss Eur F380/2(6)

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Mss Eur F380/2(6)
Title:
A view of Mangalore at two miles distance. The flag staff at the fort bearing ENE. Jam Forbes 18th February 1773. Artist(s): Forbes, James (1749-1819)
Scope & Content:
‘A view of Mangalore at two miles distance. The flag staff at the fort bearing ENE. Jam Forbes 18th February 1773’ [sic]. Only one English ship is shown; the Mysore flag is much in evidence, as is a Portuguese flag above a colonial style building.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772-1773
Extent:
1 Item

8. Mss Eur F380/2(7)

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Mss Eur F380/2(7)
Title:
A view of Tellicherry from the roads. Jam Forbes 10th February 1772.. Artist(s): Forbes, James (1749-1819)
Scope & Content:
‘A view of Tellicherry from the roads. Jam Forbes 10th February 1772.’ The view shows a small fort with some tall houses within it, flying the Union flag, with some detached fortifications. Engraved: ‘ibid.,’ vol. I, no. 32, ‘Tellicherry on the coast of Malabar’, by Shury.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772
Extent:
1 Item

9. Mss Eur F380/2(8)

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Mss Eur F380/2(8)
Title:
A view of Calicut at 3 miles distance from the town & about 25 leagues form the inland mountains. James Forbes February 1772.. Artist(s): Forbes, James (1749-1819)
Scope & Content:
‘A view of Calicut at 3 miles distance from the town & about 25 leagues form the inland mountains. James Forbes February 1772.’ Four flags visible in the drawing mark the sites of the English, Portuguese, French and Danish factories. Engraved: ‘ibid.,’ vol. I, no. 33, ‘Calicut on the coast...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772
Extent:
1 Item

10. Mss Eur F380/2(9)

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Mss Eur F380/2(9)
Title:
A view of Cochin: the high land not to be distinguished. Jam Forbes 14th Febry 1772.. Artist(s): Forbes, James (1749-1819)
Scope & Content:
‘A view of Cochin: the high land not to be distinguished. Jam Forbes 14th Febry 1772.’ The Dutch flag is very prominent, and flies also on ships in the harbour. Engraved: ‘ibid.,’ vol. I, no. 34 ‘Cochin on the coast of Malabar’, by Shury.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772
Extent:
1 Item