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101. Foster 576

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 576
Title:
The Fortress of Gingee. In the centre is the Great Mountain (Rajagiri), crowned by a citadel. At the foot is the inner fort. Artist(s): Payne, George (c.1790-1820)
Scope & Content:
The Fortress of Gingee, Madras, 1816 A stronghold in the South Arcot District, about 80 miles south-west of Madras. In the centre of the picture is seen the Great Mountain (Rajagiri), a precipitous bluff some 600 feet high, crowned by a citadel. At the foot is the inner (principal) fort. On ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1816
Extent:
1 Item

102. Foster 577

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 577
Title:
Rope bridge over the Alakananda river at Srinagar, Garhwal, UP.. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840)
Scope & Content:
Rope bridge over the Alakananda river at Srinagar, Garhwal, U.P. Painted by Thomas Daniell, 1808. The old town (since washed away by floods from the bursting of the Gohna lake in 1904) occupies the centre of the picture, but is partially hidden by the rock in the foreground. It was once the c...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1808
Extent:
1 Item

103. Foster 1036

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1036
Title:
View of Mercara, Coorg. Artist(s): Barron, Richard (c.1798-1838)
Scope & Content:
South view of the fort at Madikeri, Coorg, 1835. Oil on board; 30 by 45.5 cm. Purchased April 2001. Note: In 1812 Linga Rajendra of Coorg constructed a European style brick palace measuring 200 feet square inside the fort. The British took control of Madikeri in 1834. On the south side of the...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1835
Extent:
1 Item

104. Johnson 7,1

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 7,1
Title:
Red Fort, Agra
Scope & Content:
The Red Fort, Agra. Mughal, c.1750. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Numbered 11 in Persian inventory note. Gouache; paper extensions above and below. 270 by 295 mm; page 418 by 310 mm. A view of the Agra Fort from the East with the river Jumna in the foreground, the Moti Masji...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1750
Extent:
1 Item

105. Mss Eur D48

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur D48
Title:
'Geographical Observations in Mysore & the Barramul with an Examination of the Passes of Muglee, Pallamanair, Cuddapanattam, Pedanaigdurgum, Ryacotta & Anchitty. To which are added some Military Sketches of Hill Forts, & of Seringapatam'. Madras May 17
Scope & Content:
‘Geographical Observations in Mysore & the Barramaul with an Examination of the Passes of Muglee, Pallamanair, Cuddapanattam, Pedanaigdurgum, Ryacotta & Anchitty. To which are added some Military Sketches of Hill Forts, & of Seringapatam.’ Madras May 1792. Many of these sketches a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1792
Extent:
1 Item

106. Mss Eur D148

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur D148
Title:
Vol 1 of Major W.H. Sykes' 'Report on Poona and Ahmednagar Collectorates' containing 5 miscellaneous views and 5 drawings of the outlines of hills. Artist(s): Fidlor, Llewellyn (b. 1804)
Scope & Content:
(Kaye no.386). 5 drawings by Llewellyn Fidlor. Water-colour; 12.75 by 8 ins. Facing p.86 ‘Fort at Seewner from the East, distant 0.5 mile.’ Tents in the foreground. Facing p.118 ‘Palace of the Mankeswur Family at Tembournee.’ Facing p.198 ‘Furrh Baugh, Ahmednuggur.’ Facing p.236 ‘...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1829
Extent:
1 Item

107. Mss Eur D512c

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur D512c
Title:
Diary of George Eaton containing 9 drawings of Delhi buildings
Scope & Content:
Mss Eur D512/1 9 drawings of Delhi buildings mounted in a journal. By a Delhi artist, 1858. All but one inscribed with titles in Persian characters. Water-colour; various sizes; Indian ink rule border. Note: Eaton arrived in Calcutta 8 June 1858 and was sent to Delhi for training with the 2...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1858
Extent:
1 Item

108. Mss Eur F143/145(11)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F143/145(11)
Title:
The Garaiz fort and bridge. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
View looking up-river towards the fort, with a mountain peak rising steeply beyond
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1890
Extent:
1 item

109. Mss Eur F143/145(31)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F143/145(31)
Title:
Astor Cantonment line. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
View towards fort, with mountains beyond. Camera shake evident in image.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1890
Extent:
1 item

110. Mss Eur F143/145(33)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F143/145(33)
Title:
Doian fort. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
View looking up hillside towards fort, with an Indian man seated on rock in left foreground.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1890
Extent:
1 item

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