William Astell (1774-1847). Half-length, looking right. He wears a black coat with velvet collar and is seated on a chair. Artist(s): Say, Frederick Richard (fl. c.1827-1860)
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William Astell (1774-1847). Half-length, looking right. He wears a black coat with velvet collar and is seated on a chair. c.1834. Inscribed: ‘W.’ ‘Astell.’ Oval, water-colour; 10 by 8 ins. Presented by Mrs. Franks, widow of Major-General W.A. Franks, godson of William Astell, 1931. Foste...
The Directors' Court Room, East India House, Leadenhall Street, London. Foster 3. Artist(s): Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1793-1864)
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The Directors' Court Room, East India House, Leadenhall Street, London, c.1820. Inscribed on front of picture in ink: ‘T.H. Shepherd’; on mount ‘The Directors' Court Room, East India House.’ Water-colour; 6.25 by 8.75 ins. Presented by Sir George Birdwood, 1899. Note: The doors, tables, chai...
The General Court Room, East India House, Leadenhall Street, London. Foster 4. Artist(s): Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1793-1864)
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The General Court Room, East India House, Leadenhall Street, London. c.1820. Inscribed on picture: ‘T.H. Shepherd’; on mount: ‘The General Court Room, East India House.’ Water-colour; 5.75 by 8 ins. Purchased 1902. Note: A meeting of the Court of Proprietors is in progress, the Chairman and...
BYERS, JAMES BROFF (1785-1870) Born Bideford, Devon. Second Lieutenant Bideford Volunteers prior to joining Bombay Infantry. Cadet 1800, arrived Ind ...
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BYERS, JAMES BROFF (1785-1870) Born Bideford, Devon. Second Lieutenant Bideford Volunteers prior to joining Bombay Infantry. Cadet 1800, arrived India 1801; Lieutenant 1803; Captain-Lieutenant 1816; Captain 1817. Retired 1819 due to ill-health. He was ordained in 1820 and was vicar of the paris...
View in the Himalaya mountains near the source of the Ganges (U.P.). A hilly landscape with the river flowing through a narrow defile; two Indian soldiers in the foreground. Artist(s): Byers, John Lawson (1785-1815)
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View in the Himalaya mountains near the source of the Ganges (U.P.). A hilly landscape with the river flowing through a narrow defile; two Indian soldiers in the foreground. c.1815. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘View near the Source of the Ganges from a Sketch by Capt. Byers;’ in pencil: ‘Paint...
THEWENETI, MICHAEL (fl. c.1842-1856) A miniaturist practising in Bath. He was probably the son of Lorenzo Theweneti (c.1797-1878), who worked at Bath ...
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THEWENETI, MICHAEL (fl. c.1842-1856) A miniaturist practising in Bath. He was probably the son of Lorenzo Theweneti (c.1797-1878), who worked at Bath from 1829 and exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1824 to 1831. Both artists lived at the same address in Henrietta Street, Bath, in 1856. -----...
LAW COLLECTION. WD2471-2475 5 portrait miniatures of members of the Law family, c.1770-85, set in a gilt frame. Oval, water-colo ...
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LAW COLLECTION --------------------- WD2471-2475 5 portrait miniatures of members of the Law family, c.1770-85, set in a gilt frame. Oval, water-colour on ivory; various sizes. Purchased May 1913. Foster Catalogue, no.96.
William Larkins (1755-1800). Head and shoulders; powdered hair tied in a queue, blue coat and frilled white shirt. Artist(s): Hill, Diana (d.1844)
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William Larkins (?-1800). Head and shoulders; powdered hair tied in a queue, blue coat and frilled white shirt. 1786. Inscribed on front: ‘Hill 1786’; on frame: ‘Mrs Diana Hill, after Mrs Harriott, 1786.’ Oval, water-colour on ivory; 3.5 by 2.75 ins. Bequeathed by Mrs. Mayo, 1924. Reproduce...
Palace of Sultan Baz Bahadur and pavilion of his mistress, Rupmati, Mandu. April 1852. Artist(s): Harris, Claudius Richard William Frith (1826-1862)
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Palace of Sultan Baz Bahadur and pavilion of his mistress, Rupmati, Mandu. April 1852 Original drawing for ‘The Ruins of Mandoo,’ plate IV, 'The Palace of the Sultan Baz Babadoor, and Pavilion of Roop Muttee, his Queen'.
