The Qutb Minar, Delhi. Artist(s): White, George Francis (1808-1898)
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The Qutb Minar, Delhi. Inscribed: ‘The Kootoob - near Delhi. G.F. White delt. 15th Decr. 1838’. Pencil and ink; 19 by 28.2 cm. Purchased 1970. Note: In 1803 the Qutb Minar sustained damage during an earthquake, including the collapse of the upper storey. The repairs and renovations were m...
Ruined gateway in the Baisgazi wall with the remains of an hexagonal tower, Gaur. In the distance, outside the east wall is the Firoz Minar. Artist(s): Baillie, William (1752/3-1799)
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Ruined gateway in the Baisgazi wall with the remains of an hexagonal tower. In the distance, outside the east wall is the Firoz Minar. Inscribed: ‘W.’ ‘Baillie delt 1784’. Ink and grey wash; 30 by 43cm.
Ruin of the Firoz Minar, or Tower of Victory, at Gaur.. Artist(s): Baillie, William (1752/3-1799)
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Ruin of the Firoz Minar, or Tower of Victory. Inscribed: ‘W.’ ‘Baillie delt. 1784’. Ink and grey wash; 36.5 by 53cm. Note: The five storied building continued to fall into disrepair and by the 1880s the domed roof was missing along with most of the top storey.
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the west, looking towards the Qutb Minar, with the archway leading to the Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid and Iron Pillar on the left.
The picquet at Flagstaff Tower on top of the Ridge at Delhi, with part of the camp, 1857.. Artist(s): Tandy, Francis Latter (1835-57)
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The picquet at Flagstaff Tower on top of the Ridge at Delhi, with part of the camp, 1857. ‘No. 3. View of the Flagstaff Tower and picket post on the height in our front; the road leading down to the right past the tents leads to camp and the continuation of this road in the opposite direction...
Palaces held by General's Outram's and Havelock's Troops, along the River Goomtee. Plate 8 from General Views and Special Points of Interest of the City of Lucknow, by Lieut. Col. D. S. Dodgson, A.A.G. Published by Day & Son, London, 1860. Artist(s): Day & Son, after Dodgson, Sir David Scott (1822-1898)
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Palaces held by General's Outram's and Havelock's Troops, along the River Goomtee. Plate 8 from General Views and Special Points of Interest of the City of Lucknow, by Lieut. Col. D. S. Dodgson, A.A.G. Published by Day & Son, London, 1860.. Artist(s): Day & Son, after Dodgson, Sir David...