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21. Add Or 4758

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4758
Title:
The simple grave of Asaf al-Daula under a canopy inside the Imambara. Artist(s): Sita Ram (fl. c.1810-1822)
Scope & Content:
The simple grave of Asaf al-Daula under a canopy inside the Imambara, with parties of imams reading the Koran, another in a wooden and gilt ‘minbar’, and a ‘Ta’zia’ beyond. The hall is brilliantly lit with coloured girandoles attached to the parapet beneath the ceiling, and by three rows of cha...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1814-1815
Extent:
1 Item

22. Add Or 5700

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5700
Title:
A young nobleman enjoying holi with his consort. Artist(s): Nidhamal (fl.mid 18th century)
Scope & Content:
A young nobleman enjoying holi with his consort Attributed to Nidhamal, Lucknow, 1760-65 206 x 315 mm Published: Losty and Roy 2012, pp.186-187.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1760-1765
Extent:
1 Item

23. Foster 978

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 978
Title:
The mosque on the corner of Chowringhee Road and the Dhurrumtollah in Calcutta, completed by Prince Ghulam Muhammad in 1842, with the Dhurrumtollah Bazaar in front. A Kali-puja procession is in the foreground, as are various forms of conveyances.. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874), attributed to
Scope & Content:
PRINSEP, WILLIAM (1794-1874), attributed to For Prinsep’s water-colours, see PRINSEP, WILLIAM (1794-1874). His few known oil paintings seem to be the product of his years of retirement after 1842. This is probably an early example, earlier than such works as his view of Prinsep’s Ghat (‘The R...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1840-1845
Extent:
1 Item

24. Foster 1066

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1066
Title:
The Durga Puja being celebrated on the River Hugli, Calcutta, 1875. Artist(s): Palmer, George Gidley (1830-1905)
Scope & Content:
Painting of a night scene, showing Durga Puja festivities on the River Hughli, Calcutta. Painted in 1882, based on a drawing taken in 1875. Signed and dated on lower right corner: 'G.G. Palmer, 1882' Handwritten on verso in pencil: 'Scene on the Hooghly during the Durgha Poojah from a sketch ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1882
Extent:
1 Item

25. Godwin Photo 7/3(60)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 7/3(60)
Title:
[Musical Instrument Stall, Asia Day, 1987.] Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Inscription: ‘CN205-3a/ bottom l. V. Small 9½ [10 crossed out] x 6⅔ [written on ‘Post-it’ note]’. Genre: Landscape Photography Close-up of a stall containing a variety of Asian musical instruments; the stall hold is placing a drum on the table as a girl taps the neighbouring tabla with her hand.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1987
Extent:
1 item

26. Godwin Photo 7/3(61)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 7/3(61)
Title:
[Musical Instrument Stall, Asia Day, 1987.] Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Inscription: ‘CN205-3a/ bottom l. V. Small 9½ [10 crossed out] x 6⅔ [written on ‘Post-it’ note]’. Genre: Landscape Photography A group of children stand around the stall listening to the proprietor; closest to the viewer a man (who is partially cropped from view) has a flute in his hands.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1987
Extent:
1 item

27. Godwin Photo 7/3(64)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 7/3(64)
Title:
[Stage set for Asia Day, 1987.] Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Inscription: ‘CN208-2a/ 152 [146 crossed out]/ V. small 9½ [10 crossed out] x 6⅔ top R [written on ‘Post-it’ note]’. Genre: Landscape Photography An empty stage with two loud-speakers either side, has been set up in a field with a two-part banner which reads ‘Welcome to Asia Day’; young boy ru...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1987
Extent:
1 item

28. Godwin Photo 7/3(65)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 7/3(65)
Title:
[Clothing and jewellery stall, Asia Day, 1987.] Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Inscription: ‘CN211-29/ 153 [147 crossed out/ Bottom R. Very Small darker 9½ [10 crossed out] x 6⅔ [written on ‘Post-it’ note]’. Genre: Landscape Photography Two women, one with a toddler in her arms inspect a scarf that is on display. Other visitors are visible in the background as is a chimn...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1987
Extent:
1 item

29. Godwin Photo 7/3(66)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 7/3(66)
Title:
[Bradford Mascot, Asia Day, 1987.] Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Inscription: ‘CN213-10a/ V. Small 9½ [10 crossed out] x 6⅔ Top l [written on ‘Post-it’ note]’. Genre: Landscape Photography Children stand in the playing field and crowd around a life-size mascot of a bear that has a large badge, which reads ‘Bradford’s Bouncing Back’.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1987
Extent:
1 item

30. Godwin Photo 7/3(67)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 7/3(67)
Title:
[Women and baby, Asia Day, 1987.] Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Inscription: ‘CN213-35a/ 155 [149 crossed out]/ mid R Darker V. Small 9½ [10 crossed out] x 6⅔ [written on ‘Post-it’ note]’. Genre: Landscape Photography A group of ladies from different ethnic backgrounds stand between two stalls and look at a young baby who is being passed from one woman to ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1987
Extent:
1 item

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