Interior of the Chowringhee Theatre, Calcutta, from the circle looking towards the stage, showing the first few rows of seats. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
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Interior of the Chowringhee Theatre, from the circle looking towards the stage, showing the first few rows of seats. Inscribed: ‘All the rest rows of benches, Counsillers box and Govr. Genl. box’. On original mount: ‘Chowringhee Theatre holds about 800 persons in the boxes and 200 in the pit. ...
The Nizamat Kila or Palace of Murshidabad, seen from the opposite bank of the Bhagirathi river with the Nawab’s barge in the foreground. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
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The Nizamat Kila or Palace of Murshidabad, seen from the opposite bank of the Bhagirathi river with the Nawab’s barge in the foreground. 22.5 by 44 cm. Note: The palace, designed by General Duncan Macleod (1780-1856) Bengal Engineers, in the style of Government House, Calcutta, was completed i...
Europeans being entertained by dancers and musicians in a splendid Indian house in Calcutta during Durga puja. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
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Europeans being entertained by dancers and musicians in a splendid Indian house during Durga puja. 23 by 43.5 cm. Note: A study for this composition, clearly not by Prinsep, is at WD4495. The subject matter and treatment is rather unlike Prinsep’s normal style, and it is possible that this i...
Government House, Calcutta, from Esplanade Row showing the S.E. gateway, the wings on either side of the main south front and spars of shipping on the Hooghly at Chandalpat ghat beyond. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
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Government House, Calcutta, from Esplanade Row showing the S.E. gateway, the wings on either side of the main south front and spars of shipping on the Hooghly at Chandalpat ghat beyond. A domed sentry box stands in the foreground on the Maidan side of the Course. 23 by 33 cm. Purchased. 1984.
St Peter’s Church, Fort William, Calcutta. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
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St Peter’s Church, Fort William. Inscribed on original mount: ‘New Gothic Church in the Centre of Fort William, built by Capt Hutchinson-viewed from the flatstaff Bastion. Tumbrils & gun carriages laid out for inspection Gov. General’s house in case of siege. Shot yard-ordnance’. 23 by 3...
Garden overlooking the river. A small boy, with a servant carrying a sunshade, is watching decorated boats on the river. Inscribed on facing page of original sketchbook: 'Charles’s Garden at Isherah looking south'. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1
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Garden overlooking the river. A small boy, with a servant carrying a sunshade, is watching decorated boats on the river. Inscribed on facing page of original sketchbook: ‘Charles’s Garden at Isherah looking south’. 23 by 33 cm. Purchased 1985. Note: Charles Robert was the second son of John...
Belvedere House, Alipur. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
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Belvedere House, Alipur. Signed: ‘W.P.’ and inscribed on original mount: ‘Belvedere House at Alipore, WP’. Water-colour; 20.3 by 29.8 cm. Purchased 1994. Note: Charles Robert Prinsep was living at Belvedere in 1838 when this drawing was probably made. The Prinsep family bought the house in ...