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Mahadaji Sindhia entertaining a British naval officer and a young British military officer to a nautch
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Mahadaji Sindhia (ruled 1782-94) entertaining a British naval officer and a young British military officer to a nautch in his house at Delhi. Note: A similar portrait of Sindhia inscribed with Sindhia’s name is in Bharat Kala Bhawan, Benares. See also the portrait by, James Wales, F826. This p...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
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Date Range:
c 1820
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1 Item

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Asaf al-Daula (Nawab of Oudh) at a cock-fight with Europeans.
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Asaf al-Daula (Nawab of Oudh 1775-97) at a cock-fight. The Nawab, in white ‘jama’ and red trousers, crouches beside an English officer, wearing a red coat and white trousers, watching a cock-fight. Three other European officers stand behind with a number of Indian gentlemen. A servant holds a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
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Not applicable
Date Range:
1830-1835
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1 Item

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Nawab Mubarak al-Daula of Murshidabad (1770-93) enthroned in durbar, with the British Resident, Sir John Hadley D'Oyly, and the Nawab's son, Babur 'Ali
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Nawab Mubarak al-Daula of Murshidabad (1770-93) enthroned in durbar, with the British Resident, Sir John Hadley D’Oyly, the Nawab’s son, Babar ‘Ali, and a minister are seated round him on European chairs. Inscribed on back in ink and pencil: ‘Nabob’s Durbar and reception of the English Resident...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
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Date Range:
1790-1800
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1 Item

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Lord Hastings' flotilla on the river, with many pinnace budgerows. Artist(s): Sita Ram (fl. c.1810-1822)
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The flotilla on the river, with many pinnace budgerows (some with palanquins on their roofs), and beyond a small British station (Union flag) on the cliffs above; lots of people and smoke rising from a fire. Inscribed below: ‘The River Butar.- Ganges in the foreground with part of Lord Moira’s ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1814-1815
Extent:
1 Item

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Lord Hastings' party entering the city of Lucknow on elephant back. Artist(s): Sita Ram (fl. c.1810-1822)
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The party entering the city of Lucknow on elephant back on October 18th, 1814, with the palace of Shuja al-Daula on the left, the mosque of Asaf al-Daula’s Imambara in the middle, and the latter Nawab’s stone bridge over the Gumti on the right.. Inscribed below: ‘Entrance into Lucknow with a vi...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
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Not applicable
Date Range:
1814-1815
Extent:
1 Item

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Illuminations and fireworks round the lake at Constantia. Artist(s): Sita Ram (fl. c.1810-1822)
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Illuminations and fireworks round the lake at Constantia, seen from one of the terraces of the house, on November 2nd. Inscribed below: ‘Illumination at Constantia on the receiving news of Peace in Europe.’ 385 by 503 mm. Watercolour of illuminations at Constantia in Lucknow from 'Views by Se...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1814-1815
Extent:
1 Item

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Lord Hastings' party in an elephant procession approaching the Rumi Darwaza in Lucknow. Artist(s): Sita Ram (fl. c.1810-1822)
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The party in an elephant procession approaching the Rumi Darwaza in Lucknow, passing a tower with gilded cupola, and with the Imambara’s mosque beyond. Inscribed below: ‘Roma Durwauzeh and distant view of the Imaumbareh and in front the Somuhla Burooj or Golden Tower.’ 397 by 520 mm. Watercol...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1814-1815
Extent:
1 Item

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The grounds of the palace of Farhat Bakhsh in Lucknow lit by innumerable coloured lamps. Artist(s): Sita Ram (fl. c.1810-1822)
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The grounds of the palace of Farhat Bakhsh in Lucknow lit by innumerable coloured lamps, with transparencies of female figures attached to the pavilions and railings and illuminated behind, and with fireworks. On the terrace of the palace of Farhat Bakhsh, the Nawab and his guests stand admirin...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1814-1815
Extent:
1 Item

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Title:
Lord and Lady Hastings, on elephants, passing in front of the Himalayas nar Kashipur.. Artist(s): Sita Ram (fl. c.1810-1822)
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The chief members of the party, including Lord and Lady Hastings, on elephants, with armed guards and horses and camels, passing in front of the Himalayas near Kashipur. Inscribed below: ‘View of the Himalaya Mountains after passing Cossipore.’ 370 by 535 mm. Watercolour of a travelling party...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1814-1815
Extent:
1 Item

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Title:
Illuminations and fireworks round Mr. Donnithorne's park. Artist(s): Sita Ram (fl. c.1810-1822)
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Illuminations and fireworks round Mr. Donnithorne’s park. Inscribed below: ‘Illuminations on the 12th. of August at Futtehghur.’ 320 by 475 mm. Note: August 12th was the Prince Regent’s birthday. Watercolour of illuminations at Fatehgarh from 'Views by Seeta Ram from Agra to Barrackpore Vol....
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815
Extent:
1 Item