The village of Niti, Kumaon (U.P.). 4 June 1812. Artist(s): Hearsey, Hyder Young (1782-1840)
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The village of Niti, Kumaon (U.P.). 4 June 1812. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘Neetee - called also Leetee - frontier Village of Bootan - 1812.’ Water-colour; 14.75 by 18.25 ins. Reproduced: F. Watson, 'A Pioneer in the Himalayas: William Moorcroft', ‘The Geographical Magazine’, August 1959...
Encampment at Ghertope (Tibet); snows in the background, two tents, goats and two yaks in the middle distance. Three musicians seated in the foreground, one playing an hautboy, one on tablas, and the third singing and clapping his hands. 21 July 1812.
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Encampment at Ghertope (Tibet); snows in the background, two tents, goats and two yaks in the middle distance. Three musicians seated in the foreground, one playing an hautboy, one on ‘tablas’, and the third singing and clapping his hands. 21 July 1812. Water-colour; 14 by 20.5 ins. Note: For...
Moorcroft and Hearsay on the road to Lake Mansarowar (Tibet). The travellers, wearing Indian dress, and riding on yaks, are shown meeting two Tibetans on horseback with a loaded yak. c.July 1812. Artist(s): Hearsey, Hyder Young (1782-1840)
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Moorcroft and Hearsey on the road to Lake Mansarowar (Tibet). The travellers, wearing Indian dress, and riding on yaks, are shown meeting two Tibetans on horseback with a loaded yak. Snows in the background and five horses in the middle distance. c. July 1812. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘K...
A wooded hillside with path and houses in the distance, probably near Simla (Punjab States). Artist(s): Sankey, Sir Richard Hieram (1829-1908)
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A wooded hillside with path and houses in the distance, probably near Simla. c.1876. Inscribed on original mount in ink:’ Scene in the Himlayas Lt. General Sir Richard Sankey, K.C.B’.; on back in pencil: ‘R.H. Sankey.’ Water-colour; 9.25 by 13.25 ins.
Snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas, probably near Simla (Punjab States). Artist(s): Sankey, Sir Richard Hieram (1829-1908)
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Snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas, probably near Simla, c.1876. Inscribed on original mount in ink: ‘The snowy Range from Hutto, Lt. General Sir Richard Sankey, K.C.B.’ Water-colour; 7 by 19.25 ins.
Indian villager with bullock. Artist(s): Chinnery, George (1774-1852)
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Indian villager with bullock. Between 1808 and 1822. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Hindoo Costume from Nature. Chinnery.’ Pen-and-ink and wash; 11 by 14 ins. Circumstances of acquisition unrecorded.
The Mary Anne at anchor off Portsmouth sketched from Binstead (Isle of Wight). July 1827. Artist(s): James, John Thomas (1786-1828)
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The ‘Mary Anne’ at anchor off Portsmouth sketched from Binstead (Isle of Wight). July 1827. Inscribed on mount and on back in ink: ‘Binstead, Isle of Wight, July 1827. Mary Anne at anchor off Portsmouth.’ Pen-and-ink and wash; 5.25 by 8 ins.
View of the Harbour, Funchal (Madeira). August 1827. Artist(s): James, John Thomas (1786-1828)
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View of the Harbour, Funchal (Madeira). August 1827. Inscribed on mount in ink: ‘Funchal, Madeira. 1827’; on back in ink:’ Funchal. Aug 1827.’ Pen-and-ink and wash; 5.25 by 8 ins.
View of Chunar Fort (U.P.) on the Ganges. c.1790. Inscribed on mount in water-colour: ‘View of Chunar.’ Water-colour; 11 by 16 ins. Purchased 16 October 1913. Note: Chunar came into the possession of the British after the Battle of Buxar, 1764. The fort was a favourite subject with landsca...
View of Colgong (Bihar) from the River Ganges with a European bungalow on a hill
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View of Colgong (Bihar) from the River Ganges with a European bungalow on a hill. c.1790. Inscribed on mount in water-colour: ‘View of Colgong’; on back in pencil: ‘View of Colgong. No. 1.’ Water-colour; 11 by 16 ins. Purchased 16 October 1913. Note: WD103 (Vol.II) depicts the same scene,...
