Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Babar, near Kabul (Afghanistan). Artist(s): Atkinson, James (1780-1852)
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Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Babar, near Kabul (Afghanistan). ‘Sketches in Afghaunistan’, plate 24. Inscribed on mount: ‘The Tomb of the Emperor Baber.’ Foster Catalogue, no.147.
A native officer and a sepoy of the l0th Native Infantry. Artist(s): Crawford, Gavin Dring (b.1829)
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A native officer and a sepoy of the l0th Native Infantry. The officer is seated, his left hand resting on his sword. He wears a red coat with white trousers and puttees. The sepoy is dressed in the same colours but has a non-regulation quilted coat or poshteen and carries a blue blanket or ma...
Ancient tower among the ruins of Gaur (Bengal). Artist(s): Davis, Samuel (1756/7-1819)
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Ancient tower among the ruins of Gaur (Bengal). c.1791. Inscribed: ‘S. Davis’. Water-colour; 22 by 19 ins. Cirumstances of acquisition unrecorded. Note: Gaur was the capital of Bengal under its ancient Hindu Kings, and after about A.D. 1200 under Muslim rulers. The ruins were frequently ex...
John Elphinstone, 13th Baron (1807-1860). Half-length, side view, wearing a check waistcoat. Artist(s): D'Orsay, Count Alfred Guillaume Gabriel (1801-1852)
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John Elphinstone, 13th Baron (1807-1860). Half-length, side view, wearing a check waistcoat. c.1837. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Elphinstone’. Pencil; 8.25 by 5.5 ins. Circumstances of acquisition unrecorded. Note: Elphinstone succeeded his father in 1813; entered the Royal Horse Guards...