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Reference (shelfmark):: WD4095
Title:: Sketchbook of 74 drawings begun on arrival in Madras. The drawings cover first impressions, a trip to the Shevaroy Hills with friends Captain and Mrs J.S.H. Algar, also of the 60th Foot, Pallaveram, Poonamallee and a march to Bellary with the regiment. Artist(s): Carlisle, Marian (fl. 1866-68)
Scope & Content:: Sketchbook (ff.1-74) inscribed on pasted label: ‘Madras & places near it - Shevaroy Hills, and March to Bellary’, and on flyleaf: ‘M. Carlisle. Madras Decr. 1866’. Mrs. Carlisle began the sketchbook on arrival in Madras and the drawings cover first impressions, a trip to the Shevaroy Hills...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1866-1868
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD4119
Title:: A small two storey house with outbuildings, surrounded by trees. Artist(s): Elliot, Lady Harriet Mary Frances (d. 1825)
Scope & Content:: A small two storey house with outbuildings, surrounded by trees. Inscribed: ‘H.E. August 1814’ and on reverse: ‘View in India by Ly. Harriet Elliot No.2’. Water-colour; 14 by 20.5 cm. Purchased 1986. Note: The drawing was made after her return to England.
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1814
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD4127
Title:: View of Bombay from Cumballa Hills with Mahalakshmi temple and mill chimneys beyond. Artist(s): Scott, Gertrude Gwendoline (1878-1961)
Scope & Content:: View of Bombay from Cumballa Hills with Mahalakshmi temple and mill chimneys beyond. Inscribed: ‘G.G. Scott. Bombay 1917’. Water-colour; 24 by 34 cm. Purchased 1986.
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1917
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD4129
Title:: South-west side of Government House, Calcutta. Artist(s): Amherst, Lady Sarah Elizabeth (1801-1876)
Scope & Content:: ‘S.W. side of Govt House - the house copied from the view in Mr Graham’s book, but the perspective appears wrong, and I am not able to correct it - the view must have been taken from near the Fort. The wing No.1 contains Papa’s sitting rooms and a dressing room, which saves him the trouble of g...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1824
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD4130
Title:: Front or North-east view of Government House, Calcutta. Artist(s): Amherst, Lady Sarah Elizabeth (1801-1876)
Scope & Content:: ‘Front or N.E. view of Govt House, the great entrance and flight of steps; copied from a drawing by Edward Hale, taken from a small house opposite (marked in the plan) occupied sometimes by the Master of the Horse, one of the ADC’s being near the stables. The windows on the centre floor of the ...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1824
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD4131
Title:: South-west gateway of Government House, Calcutta. Artist(s): Amherst, Lady Sarah Elizabeth (1801-1876)
Scope & Content:: ‘Southwest gateway of Government House, taken from Mama’s veranda and looking down towards Chaundpal ghaut, where we first landed on our arrival at Calcutta, and where we take boat when we go by water to Barrackpore. This view is a very pretty one - ask Harriet whether she cannot conceive that ...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1824
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD4132
Title:: East wing of Government House, Calcutta. Artist(s): Amherst, Lady Sarah Elizabeth (1801-1876)
Scope & Content:: ‘View of the east wing in which is the Council chamber, part of the portico and the great steps, and the archway under the portico, where carriages set down, copied from a drawing done by Edward from his window facing the Council room, the figures added by myself. It is not customary for any on...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1824
Extent:: 1 Item

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