Ruins of the Temple at Sivasamudram.. Artist(s): Fraser, Thomas (1776-1823)
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Ruins of the Temple at Sivasamudram. c.1800. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘Ruins of the Great Pagoda at the ancient City of Shivensamudra. T. Fraser’; on front in water-colour’: T. Fraser.’ Water-colour; 15 by 22 ins. Purchased 11 May 1955.
Kewar Bridge (S. Persia). May 1878. Artist(s): Durand, Sir Edward Law (1845-1920)
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Kewar Bridge (S. Persia). May 1878. Inscribed on front in water-colour: ‘Kewar Bridge. May 78’; on back in pencil:’ Kewar bridge - Southern Persia. The colouring marvellous and not properly rendered.’ Water-colour; 8.75 by 12 ins.
Qal’eh-i-Madar-i-Padshah, Fort of the King’s Mother (Afghanistan). October 1884. Artist(s): Durand, Sir Edward Law (1845-1920)
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Qil’a-i Madar-i Padshah, Fort of the King’s Mother (Afghanistan). October 1884. Inscribed on front in water colour: ‘Kala-i-Madar Badshah. 84. E.D’; on back in pencil: ‘Kala-i-Madri Badshah. (Fort of the King’s Mother) on the Helmund.’ Wash; 6.25 by 12.5 ins.
Qal’eh-i-Fateh, the Fort of Victory (Afghanistan). October 1884. Artist(s): Durand, Sir Edward Law (1845-1920)
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Qil’a-i Fateh, the Fort of Victory (Afghanistan). October 1884. Inscribed on front in water-colour: ‘Kala-i-Fath. E.D. 84’; on back in pencil: ‘Kala-i-Fath. (Fort of Victory) Helmund’. Wash; 11 by 14.5 ins.
Broken bridge, Maruchak (Russia). Artist(s): Durand, Sir Edward Law (1845-1920)
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Broken bridge, Maruchak (Russia). 1885. Inscribed on front in water-colour: ‘Merchak. E.D. 85’; on back in pencil: ‘Broken bridge, Meruchak. E.D’. Wash; 9.25 by 12.75 ins.
Fort Maruchak (Afghanistan) being repaired. View from the inner side of surrounding wall. Artist(s): Durand, Sir Edward Law (1845-1920)
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Fort Maruchak (Afghanistan) being repaired. View from the inner side of surrounding wall. 1885. Inscribed on front in water-colour: ‘E.D. 86’; on back in pencil: ‘Fort Meruchak (little Merve) (being repaired) from inner side of surrounding wall. E.L.D.’ Wash; 9.25 in 12.5 ins. Note: This d...
The ‘Boat Bridge’, Panjdeh (Russia), with Ak Tepe in distance. Artist(s): Durand, Sir Edward Law (1845-1920)
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The ‘Boat Bridge’, Panjdeh (Russia), with Ak Tepe in distance. 1885. Inscribed on front in water-colour: ‘Pul-i-Kishti. E.D. 85’; on back in pencil: ‘Panjdeh with Ak Tibeh (the white mound) Scene of the Afghan slaughter by the Russians.’ Wash; 12.75 by 18.5 ins. Note: The inscription refers...
The Fort, Bala Murghab (Afghanistan). Artist(s): Durand, Sir Edward Law (1845-1920)
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The Fort, Bala Murghab (Afghanistan). 1885. Inscribed on front in water-colour: ‘Bala Murghab, E.D. 85’. on back in pencil: ‘Bala Murghab Fort. (Winter quarters)-The village: near Camp’. Wash; 12.5 by 18.5 ins.
