Exterior of rock temple, Karle. October 1804. Artist(s): Salt, Henry (1780-1827)
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Wash drawing by Henry Salt (1780-1827), of the exterior of the rock temple at Karli in Maharashtra, dated October 1804. Note: Drawing for 'Ancient Excavations at Carli', plate 14, ‘Views.’ Described Valentia, ii, 162-3. This is the original drawing for 'Ancient Excavations at Carli', plate 1...
Exterior view of rock temple, Karl. 25 October 1804. Artist(s): Salt, Henry (1780-1827)
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Pencil drawing by Henry Salt (1780-1827), of the exterior of the rock temple at Karli in Maharashtra, dated 25th October 1804. Note: Described Valentia, ii, 162-3. Probably a first sketch for WD1307. This is probably a first sketch for 'Ancient Excavations at Carli', plate 14, of Henry Salt'...
Elevation of the N.W. front of the New Government House, Calcutta.. Artist(s): Best, James (fl. 1804)
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Watercolour by James Best (fl. 1804) of the elevation of the N.W. front of New Government House at Calcutta in West Bengal, dated c. 1804. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Elevation of the North West front of the New Government House. Drawn by Jas Best:’ and ‘28. Reed from Secretary's Office.’ Th...
Elevation of the S.E. front of the New Government House, Calcutta.. Artist(s): Best, James (fl. 1804)
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Watercolour by James Best (fl. 1804) of the elevation of the S.E. front of New Government House at Calcutta in West Bengal, dated c. 1804. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Elevation of the South East front of the New Government House. Drawn by Jas Best’; and ‘29.’ This image shows the the south s...
Carved decoration from the Qutb Minar, Delhi, and from Hindu ruins nearby
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Pencil drawing of carved fragments from the Qutb Minar at Delhi and nearby Hindu ruins by an unknown artist, c.1820. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Mussulman - from the Minar, Hindu from the ruins near the Kootub.’ The Qutb Minar was built by Qutb-u'd-din Aibek from 1199 as part of the Quwwat al-...
View of bridge and toll house belonging to Raja of Chena; also Khasi (?) menhirs, near Sylhet (Assam). 21 October 1853. Artist(s): Hawes, Arthur Briscoe (1833-1897)
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View of bridge and toll house belonging to Raja of Chena; also Khasi (?) menhirs, near Sylhet (Assam). 21 October 1853. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘A.H.’; on back in ink with notes. Pencil and crayon; 5.5 by 8.75 ins.
Outside and inside view of Hurst’s Hotel, Mussoorie (U.P.). May 1876. Artist(s): Browne, James W. (fl. 1876)
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Pen-and-ink and wash drawing showing an outside and inside view of Hurst's Hotel, Mussoorie, Uttar Pradesh by James W. Browne in May 1876. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Mussooree. May 1876. Hurst’s Hotel, J.W.B.’ Mussoorie, in the Himalayan foothills developed following the popularity of Shim...
Album of 12 drawings of landscapes in the Shevaroy Hills. Artist(s): Hamilton, Douglas (1818-1892)
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12 drawings (24 folios) of landscapes in the Shevaroy Hills. 1861. Volume entitled: ‘Sketches of the Shevaroy Hills by Lieut-Col. Douglas Hamilton, Madras army. 1861.’ Printed descriptions attached to each picture. Pen-and-ink; size of volume 22.5 by 31.75 ins. Deposited 4 June 1866. f.2 ...
