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121. WD4031

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4031
Title:
A roadside camp on the banks of a river, probably the upper reaches of the Ganges. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
Scope & Content:
A roadside camp on the banks of a river, probably the upper reaches of the Ganges. 22.5 by 70 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830s-1840s
Extent:
1 Item

122. WD4109

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4109
Title:
The fort of Kolar, with army and tents
Scope & Content:
The fort of Kolar, with army and tents. Inscribed: ‘The Fort of Colar from the South’. Pen and ink with water-colour; 37.7 by 55.3 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790-1792
Extent:
1 Item

123. WD4240

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4240
Title:
The tents of the hostage sons of Tipu Sultan on the Island, Madras, with Fort St George beyond. Artist(s): Marriott, Thomas (c.1773-1847)
Scope & Content:
The tents of the hostage sons of Tipu Sultan on the Island, Madras, with Fort St. George beyond. Inscribed on reverse: ‘Fort St George SW View from the Island - the front Ground occupied by the Kannat of the Hostage Princes & their Encampment T.M. March 1794 No 7.’ Water-colour; 42.5 by 5...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1794
Extent:
1 Item

124. WD4325

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4325
Title:
Distant view of the Himalayas showing the peak of Dhaulagiri (26,826 feet) in Nepal. A tent in the left foreground. Artist(s): Forrest, Charles Ramus (d. 1827)
Scope & Content:
Distant view of the Himalayas showing the peak of Dhaulagiri (26,826 feet) in Nepal. A tent in the left foreground. Inscribed: ‘Part of the Range of Mountains of Tibet extending from N.N.E. to E.S.E. Said by the natives to be distant from our Camp, the nearest Range abt 25 and the Snowy one 50...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1809
Extent:
1 Item

125. WD4394

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4394
Title:
'Interior of my tent, High Ground Bangalore'. Artist(s): Malet, Harold Esdaile (1841-1918)
Scope & Content:
The interior of Malet's tent, showing a wealth of detail of furnishings and equipment. Inscribed: ‘Interior of my tent, High Ground Bangalore.’ Water-colour with pen and ink; 22 by 27 cm. Purchased 1995 Note: There is a wealth of detail in the drawing, with items of camp furniture includin...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1863-1868
Extent:
1 Item

126. WD4396

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4396
Title:
Military encampment on the banks of the Bagmati river, at the foot of a steep wooded hill. The Gurkha fort of Harriharpur stands on the crown, with smoke from shell fire and tracers from shells between a stockade and a promontary below. Artist(s): Harr
Scope & Content:
Military encampment on the banks of the Bagmati river at the foot of a steep wooded hill. The Gurkha fort of Harriharpur stands on the crown, with smoke from shell fire and tracers from shells between a stockade and a promontary below. Inscribed: ‘Shelling the Goorkahs 1st March at Sun Set, &a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1816
Extent:
1 Item

127. WD4403

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4403
Title:
Scrapbook containing pencil drawings and watercolours by various artists, including Sir Charles D'Oyly, some probably collected when Lord Hastings returned to Europe. Artist(s): D'Oyly, Sir Charles (1781-1845), and others
Scope & Content:
Scrapbook (ff.1-66) in cream leather covers, stamped in gold, containing pencil drawings and water-colours by various artists, some probably collected after the Hastings returned to Europe. The drawings are tipped on to buff paper, a few with inscriptions below or on the following page. Album...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820s
Extent:
1 Item

128. WD4412

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4412
Title:
Governor’s hunting camp near Ambur, North Arcot District. The tents are pitched on the banks of a small lake, and a huntsman wearing a blue coat stands on the far bank shooting waterfowl, his bearer beside him carrying a sack for the bag. Artist(s): Ga
Scope & Content:
Governor’s hunting camp near Ambur, North Arcot District, c.1840. The tents are pitched on the banks of a small lake, and a huntsman wearing a blue coat stands on the far bank shooting waterfowl, his bearer beside him carrying a sack for the bag. Inscribed: ‘Just Gantz fecit’, and on label on ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1837-1842
Extent:
1 Item

129. WD4443

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4443
Title:
Sketchbook of views and portraits mostly in Delhi and Punjab c.1834, with two views at the Cape.
Scope & Content:
Sketchbook of views and portraits mostly in Delhi and Punjab, c.1834. The artist was almost certainly female in view of the portraits of ladies in purdah. There is a large number of blank pages between f.45 and f.46. Pencil (except where noted); album leaves 30.5 by 19.5 cm. Purchased 1997. ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1834
Extent:
1 Item

130. WD4505

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4505
Title:
Album of drawing mostly of huntings scenes aorund Hyderabad. Artist(s): Mansel, George (1804-44)
Scope & Content:
An album containing 43 drawings, one photograph, and two pages of notes. The drawings are mainly of hunting scenes and camp scenes, and reflect the pastimes of young officers in India during that period. The identifiable places where these hunting scenes took place are around Hyderabad. Albu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1822-1844
Extent:
1 Item