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Subject Architecture Place Calcutta, West Bengal, India Level [40] File

1. Add Or 488

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 488
Title:
Calcutta house surrounded by a garden with tank and out-houses. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
A Calcutta house surrounded by a garden with tank and out-houses. Water-colour; 18 by 26.75 ins.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1845
Extent:
1 Item

2. Foster 45

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 45
Title:
Fort William, Calcutta. In the foreground are a number of English vessels. Behind is seen the river face of the Fort with battlements enclosing Government House. The steeple of St Anne's Church is visible.. Artist(s): Lambert, George (1710-1765), and S
Scope & Content:
Fort William, Calcutta, c.1731 In the foreground are a number of English vessels, three of which are firing salutes. Behind is seen the river face of the Fort, showing two lines of battlements, enclosing the Government House. Over the roof of the latter rises the steeple of St. Anne’s Church ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

3. Foster 318

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 318
Title:
Fort William, Calcutta. A companion picture to F317. It represents Old Fort William, as seen from the opposite bank of the Hugli. The Tower of St Anne's Church is seen over the Fort. Artist(s): Swaine, Francis (fl. 1740-1783)
Scope & Content:
Fort William, Calcutta. Painted c.1763 A companion picture to the above. It represents Old Fort William, as seen from the opposite bank of the Hugli. The Tower of St. Anne’s Church is seen over the Fort. This view is obviously based upon Van Ryne’s engraving of Fort William, published in 17...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1763
Extent:
1 Item

4. P938

Reference (shelfmark):
P938
Title:
The Council House, Calcutta.. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
Scope & Content:
The Council House, Calcutta. No. III. THE COUNCIL HOUSE, CALCUTTA. THE Council House stands on the north side of the Esplanade, and is the principal place at the Presidency of Bengal, where the affairs of the English East India Company are transacted. The house, with pillars, has an example ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1798
Extent:
1 Item

5. P939

Reference (shelfmark):
P939
Title:
The Writers' Buildings, Calcutta.. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
Scope & Content:
The Writers' Buildings, Calcutta. No. IV. THE WRITERS' BUILDINGS, CALCUTTA. The Writers' Buildings, so called from being the residence of the junior part of the Gentlemen in the service of the English East India Company. Immediately beyond this Edifice is the old Court House; the road leads ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1798
Extent:
1 Item

6. P940

Reference (shelfmark):
P940
Title:
Govinda Ram Mittee's Pagoda, Calcutta.. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
Scope & Content:
Govinda Ram Mittee's Pagoda, Calcutta. No. V. GOV1NDA RAM MITTEE'S PAGODA, CALCUTTA. This Pagoda, or Hindoo Temple, which is dedicated to Seeva, was built by Govinda Ram Mittee, a native merchant, residing in the neighbourhood of Calcutta, but never completely finished. It is a modern work, ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1798
Extent:
1 Item

7. P941

Reference (shelfmark):
P941
Title:
Part of Cheringhee, Calcutta.. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
Scope & Content:
Part of Cheringhee, Calcutta. No. VI. PART OF CHERINGHEE, CALCUTTA. Cheringhee is situated on the east fide of the Esplanade, and, though formerly separated, may now be considered as making a part of the town of Calcutta. The houses, which are of brick, stuccoed, and afterwards coloured, ar...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1798
Extent:
1 Item

8. WD268

Reference (shelfmark):
WD268
Title:
A European house, 2 Alipore Lane, Calcutta. 26 October 1868. Artist(s): Leighton, Stanley (1837-1901)
Scope & Content:
A European house, 2 Alipore Lane, Calcutta. 26 October 1868. Inscribed on front of picture in pencil: ‘2 Alipore Lane, Calcutta. Monday 26. Oct. 1868. S.L. A. Chumery. Mr Miller, Mr Wilson, Mr Ball, Mr Ingram.’ Pencil and wash; 6.75 by 9.75 ins. Note: Miller was a stipendary magistrate of C...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 Item

9. WD1003

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1003
Title:
Plan of the basement storey of the New Government House, Calcutta.. Artist(s): Best, James (fl. 1804)
Scope & Content:
Pen-and-ink and wash plan by James Best (fl. 1804) of the basement storey of New Government House at Calcutta in West Bengal, dated c. 1804. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plan of the Basement Story of the New Government House. Drawn by Jas Best’; and ‘30.’ This image shows the ground floor of ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1804
Extent:
1 Item

10. WD1004

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1004
Title:
Plan of the principal storey of the New Government House, Calcutta.. Artist(s): Best, James (fl. 1804)
Scope & Content:
Plan of the principal storey. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plan of the Principal Story of the New Goverment House’; and ‘31.’ Pen-and-ink and wash plan by James Best (fl. 1804) of the principal storey of New Government House in Calcutta, West Bengal, dated c. 1804. The image is inscribed on the...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1804
Extent:
1 Item