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131. Add Or 5475, f.78

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Add Or 5475, f.78
Title:
The Jharna or waterfall, the overflow from the Hauz-i Shamsi, near the Qutb Minar. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s), and studio
Scope & Content:
‘The Jhurna or Waterfall at the Kootoob constructed during the Reign of the Emperor Mohummud Shah.’ Inscribed: ‘naqsha-i chharna dar qutb.’ Note: this lies beside the Hauz-i Shamsi, whose water feeds it.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
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Date Range:
1842-1844
Extent:
1 Item

132. Add Or 5475, f.83v(b)

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Add Or 5475, f.83v(b)
Title:
View from Metcalfe House towards Delhi. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s), and studio
Scope & Content:
‘View from the East side of the House’ [i.e. Metcalfe House]’, including the Palace, the Great Mosque, St. James’ Church’ Inscribed: ‘naqsha-i qil‘a va salimgarh .. ? sahib bahadur.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1842-1844
Extent:
1 Item

133. Add Or 5476

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Add Or 5476
Title:
A view from the rocky heights above the Military Cantonment looking toward the city of Delhi. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s), attributed to
Scope & Content:
A view from the rocky heights above the Military Cantonment looking toward the city of Delhi, c.1845. The view is taken from the Ridge, in the neighbourhood of Hindu Rao’s house, and encompasses the northern and eastern walls, the Jami‘ Masjid, the Red Fort and Salimgarh, and St. James’s Church ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1842-1844
Extent:
1 Item

134. Add Or 5635

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Add Or 5635
Title:
View of a pavilion and garden from across the river, possibly at Patna. Artist(s): Sita Ram (fl. c.1810-1822)
Scope & Content:
View of a pavilion and garden from across the river, possibly at Patna. Original inscription below painting: 'Jaffeir Khan's Garden at Patna.' 225 x 334 mm. The painting comes from the original volume I of the Hastings Albums, ‘Views by Seeta Ram from Moorseedabad to Patna Vol. I’ sold as lot...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1814-1815
Extent:
1 Item

135. Foster 10

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Foster 10
Title:
Virra Malli, rock south of Trichinopoly, Madras. An outcrop of rock, apparently granitic gneiss, with two buildings.. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
Scope & Content:
The Viralimalai rock south of Trichinopoly, 1772-73 An outcrop of rock, apparently granitic gneiss, with two buildings, one extending along the front, and another much smaller, upon the top of the mound. Inscribed: ‘F.S. Ward Pinxit No.9’; on frame: ‘Verra Malli, a Romantick Rock in Tondiman’s...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772-1773
Extent:
1 Item

136. Foster 31

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Foster 31
Title:
View of Madurai, Madras. The city is shown as viewed from a fort or encampment with European soldiers.. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
Scope & Content:
View of Madura, Madras, 1772-73 The city is shown as viewed from a fort or encampment with European soldiers, the wall of which appears in the immediate foreground. Rising above the ramparts of the town are seen the tops of various buildings, in the centre the palace of Tirumala Nayyak and to ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772-1773
Extent:
1 Item

137. Foster 34

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Foster 34
Title:
Teppakulam, a sacred tank near Madura, Madras. A large walled tank, in the centre of which is an island with a temple. The town of Madura with temples and palaces is seen in the distance.. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
Scope & Content:
Teppakulam, a sacred tank near Madura, 1772-73 A large walled tank, in the centre of which is an island with a temple. The town of Madura is seen in the distance, and behind it a range of hills. In the foreground, figures of Indians,and Europeans in red coats. Inscribed: ‘F.S. Ward No.6’; on...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772-1773
Extent:
1 Item

138. Foster 522

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Foster 522
Title:
A view at Mussoorie, UP. A view of the hills, probably showing 'The Abbey' and the road to 'Cloud End'; a European man and woman riding in the foreground
Scope & Content:
A view at Mussoorie, U.P. 1830-40 A view of the hills, probably showing ‘The Abbey’ and the road to ‘Cloud End’; a European man and woman riding in the foreground.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830-1840
Extent:
1 Item

139. Foster 523

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 523
Title:
A view at Mussoorie, UP. View of a road with wooden huts; a hillman with his basket squats In the foreground, while a European couple are out walking, their child on a pony accompanied by an Indian servant
Scope & Content:
A view of Mussoorie, U.P. 1830-40 View of a road with wooden huts; a hillman with his basket squats in the foreground, while a European couple are out walking, their child on a pony accompanied by an Indian servant.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830-1840
Extent:
1 Item

140. Foster 575

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 575
Title:
Iqbal al-Daula (1808-87), grandson of Sa'adat 'Ali Khan, and claimant to the throne of Oudh. Full-length portrait standing upon a terrace overlooking Lucknow. Artist(s): Smart, John (fl. 1820-1850)
Scope & Content:
Portrait of Iqbal al-Daula (1808-87), 1838 A full-length portrait of a tall stout figure standing upon a terrace which overlooks the city of Lucknow. He is dressed in a long coat, red with a sprigged pattern, tied at the waist by a red sash. Over this is an outer garment of green and gold. T...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1838
Extent:
1 Item

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