Tomb of Itibar Khan Nazir, Delhi. c.1795. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Tomb of Gauzy Etybur Chaun Nazir to Ackbar’; on back in ink ditto and: ‘No. 3.’ Water-colour; 13 by 19 ins. Cirumstances of acquisition unrecorded. Note: Itibar Khan Nazir (originally named Khwaja Ambar) was a eunuch and ...
Landscape with tank and trees on the old Circular Road, Calcutta (Bengal). 1861 or 1867. Artist(s): Baden-Powell, Baden Henry (1841-1901)
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Landscape with tank and trees on the old Circular Road, Calcutta (Bengal). 1861 or 1867. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘A View early morning on the old Circular road near Calcutta. B.H. Baden-Powell, C.I.E.’; in ink: ditto and: ‘1861 (or 7)’. Water-colour; 14 by 20.25 ins.
BADEN-POWELL, BADEN HENRY (1841-1901) Indian Civil Service, Punjab, 1861-89. In the course of his service Baden-Powell was posted to Jullundur, Sialk ...
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BADEN-POWELL, BADEN HENRY (1841-1901) Indian Civil Service, Punjab, 1861-89. In the course of his service Baden-Powell was posted to Jullundur, Sialkot, Lahore, Ambala and Rawalpindi. Indian Forest Department 1869-74; special duty, Madras 1880-81. After his retirement he was employed fora short...
Lush vegetation in the Teesta Valley (Bengal). c.1869-74. Artist(s): Baden-Powell, Baden Henry (1841-1901)
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Lush vegetation in the Teesta Valley (Bengal). c.1869-74. Inscribed on front in water-colour: ‘BHBP’; on back: ‘No. 1. Vegetation of the Teesta Valley. E. Bengal B.H. Baden-Powell.’ Water-colour 18.5 by 13.75 ins.
Pagoda, probably at Rangoon (Burma) with British graves in foreground. c.1861-89. Artist(s): Baden-Powell, Baden Henry (1841-1901)
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Pagoda, probably at Rangoon (Burma) with British graves in foreground. c.1861-89. Inscribed on back (partly cut off) in pencil: ‘... Staff Pagoda ... a battle in the second...’ Oval water-colour; 17 by 13 ins. Note: The inscription probably refers to the Pagoda at Rangoon which was stormed i...
The head of the Bari-Doab Canal, Madhopur, Gurdaspur district (Punjab). c.1861-69. Artist(s): Baden-Powell, Baden Henry (1841-1901)
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The head of the Bari-Doab Canal, Madhopur, Gurdaspur district (Punjab). c.1861-69. Inscribed on mount in pencil: ‘The Canal head from the River Ravi, Punjab; The head of the Bari-Doab Canal at Madhopur. Below the Hills. B.H. Baden-Powell. C.I.E.’; on back in pencil: ‘Madhupur and the head of...
The Raja’s house, Kumharsain (Punjab States); landscape with mountains and wooden houses. Artist(s): Baden-Powell, Baden Henry (1841-1901)
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The Raja’s house, Kumharsain; landscape with mountains and wooden houses. c.1872. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘The Raja’s abode at Kamaharsari above the Sutlej’; in ink:’ N.W. Himalaya about 50 miles from Simla towards interior ranges. The Raja’s abode at Kamaharsari above the Sutlej. B.H....
State granary and official house, Chitra-ri on the Barmeor road, Chamba (Punjab States). Artist(s): Baden-Powell, Baden Henry (1841-1901)
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State granary and official house, Chitra-ri on the Barmeor road, Chamba. c.1872. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘A ‘Kothi’ or State Granary & official house at Chitra-ri on the Barmeor Road. B.H. Baden-Powell. C.I.E.’ Pen-and-ink and water-colour; 11.5 by 16.75 ins.
Mountain village near Kilar, Chamba (Punjab States). Artist(s): Baden-Powell, Baden Henry (1841-1901)
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Mountain village near Kilar, Chamba. c.1872. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘(Chamba State) Village just beyond Kilar, Valley of Upper Chenab’; on mount in pencil: ‘A Hill Village on the Mountain above Kilar. Province of Pangi (Chamba State). B.H. Baden-Powell. C.I.E.’ Water-colour 15 by 10.75 ...
Precipitous road to Barmeor, Chamba (Punjab States). Artist(s): Baden-Powell, Baden Henry (1841-1901)
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Precipitous road to Barmeor, Chamba. 1872. Inscribed on front in water-colour: ‘B.H.B.P. 1872’; on back in ink: ‘Road to Barmeor, Chamba State along the Mair River Valley.’ Water-colour; 22 by 15 ins.
