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Language Not applicable Name Simpson, Benjamin, 1831-1923

11. Photo 50/1(77)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 50/1(77)
Title:
Courtyard of Wali Shere Ali's zenana [Kandahar]. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed and numbered 'B. Simpson 46' in the negative. Genre: Architectural Photography View looking across courtyard towards the zenana, with European and Afghani figures posed beyond the pool in foreground. One of the series of views taken by Simpson in and around Kandahar and mar...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1881
Extent:
1 item

12. Photo 50/1(81)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 50/1(81)
Title:
[Group at ?Kandahar.] Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Afghan group with one European figure reclining in centre, probably posed outside a mosque. Photograph unsigned, but probably by Simpson.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1881
Extent:
1 item

13. Photo 50/1(82)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 50/1(82)
Title:
Baba Wali Kotal showing position of Ayoub's guns [Kandahar]. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed and numbered 'B. Simpson 8' in the negative. Genre: Landscape Photography Looking towards the hill, with pool and tomb in foreground. Another copy at Photo 752/1(27). One of the series of views taken by Simpson in and around Kandahar and marketed by Bourne and Shepherd.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1881
Extent:
1 item

14. Photo 50/1(83)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 50/1(83)
Title:
Baba Wali Kotal from Belooch lines [Kandahar]. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed and numbered 'B. Simpson 12' in the negative. Genre: Landscape Photography Distant view, with irrigation channel in foreground. One of the series of views taken by Simpson in and around Kandahar and marketed by Bourne and Shepherd.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1881
Extent:
1 item

15. Photo 50/1(84)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 50/1(84)
Title:
[Military camp, Kandahar.] Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Distant view of the military camp, with river in foreground. Photograph unsigned, but probably by Simpson and part of the series taken by him and later marketed by Bourne and Shepherd.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1881
Extent:
1 item

16. Photo 50/1(86)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 50/1(86)
Title:
Chilzina or the 40 Steps [Kandahar]. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed and numbered 'B. Simpson 41' in the negative. Genre: Landscape Photography General view looking towards the mountain. One of the series of views taken by Simpson in and around Kandahar and marketed by Bourne and Shepherd.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1881
Extent:
1 item

17. Photo 50/1(87)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 50/1(87)
Title:
Looking across the Argandab Valley from Baba Wali Ziarat [Kandahar]. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed and numbered 'B. Simpson 39' in the negative. Genre: Landscape Photography View across valley, with building in right foreground. One of the series of views taken by Simpson in and around Kandahar and marketed by Bourne and Shepherd.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1881
Extent:
1 item

18. Photo 50/1(91)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 50/1(91)
Title:
Ahmed Shah's Tomb from Kirka Sharif [Kandahar]. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed and numbered 'B. Simpson 42' in the negative. Genre: Architectural Photography General view. One of the series of views taken by Simpson in and around Kandahar and marketed by Bourne and Shepherd.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1881
Extent:
1 item

19. Photo 752/1(23)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 752/1(23)
Title:
Kandahar, 1880-81. [Cantonment, from Picket Hill.] Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Distant view of Kandahar cantonment. Section of a two-part panoramic view, in a series taken by Simpson and marketed by Bourne & Shepherd. [Albumen print, signed 'B. Simpson 65' in the negative, 281x206mm]. Subjects = cantonments; Macnabb Collection; military (ge...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1880-1881
Extent:
1 item

20. Photo 752/1(24)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 752/1(24)
Title:
Kandahar, 1880-81. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Afghan group, posed in bazaar. One of the series of views taken by Simpson and marketed by Bourne & Shepherd. [Albumen print, signed 'B. Simpson 47' in the negative, 286x221mm]. Subjects = Afghanis; bazaars; ethnic groups; Macnabb Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1880-1881
Extent:
1 item