16 drawings of architectural details in N. India made between 1786 and 1792. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
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16 drawings of architectural details in N. India made between 1786 and 1792. Pencil, pen-and-ink, and wash; various sizes. Purchased 9 May 1962. Note: WD1806, details of the Chaliss Satoon, Allahabad; WD1808 ‘Grave stones Delhi Feby. 28, 1789’; WD1810-12 Agra and Fatehpur Sikri; WD1813 ‘Musji...
River scene with European bungalows and pinnace, Bhagalpur (Bihar). c. 1790. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
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River scene with European bungalows and pinnace, Bhagalpur (Bihar). c.1790. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘Bhagalpore Nulla.’ Oval, pencil; 9.75 by 13.5 ins. Purchased 9 May 1962.
Fort Govindghar, Amritsar (Punjab). 1854. A group of red-coated soldiers in foreground. The artist may be either Lieutenant Charles Shaw, posted at Lahore in 1850, or Ensign W. F. Shaw, posted to Amritsar in 1851, both of the Bengal Army
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Fort Govindghar, Amritsar (Punjab). 1854. A group of red-coated soldiers in foreground. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘Fort Govindghur. Umritsar. Punjab. 1854.’ Pen-and-ink and water-colour, 7 by 10.75 ins.
Unidentified fort on a river, 12 January 1860. The artist may be either Lieutenant Charles Shaw, posted at Lahore in 1850, or Ensign W. F. Shaw, posted to Amritsar in 1851, both of the Bengal Army
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Unidentified fort on a river, 12 January 1860. Inscribed on back in pencil:’ Jany. 12 1860.’ Pen-and-ink and water-colour, 10.75 by 16 ins.
A view of Manantoddy, Malabar district, showing the hospital
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A view of Manantoddy, Malabar district, showing the hospital. c.1845. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘Manantoddy taken from the hill opposite the Divine’s Quarters. The hospital-in the centre.’ 1842 water-mark. Pen-and-ink and wash; 9.5 by 15.25 ins.
Another view of Manantoddy, Malabar district, showing the commanding officer’s quarters and kacheri
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Another view of Manantoddy, Malabar district, showing the commanding officer’s quarters and kachheri. c.1845. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘Commanding Officer’s Quarters & Cutcherry taken from Mr Lancaster’s Hill.’ Pencil; 9.5 by 15.25 ins
The main ghat down to the river, Hardwar (U.P.). 7 April 1789. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
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The main ghat down to the river, Hardwar (U.P.). 7 April 1789. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘Principal Gaut at Hurdwar.’ Pencil; 5 by 7 ins. Presented by Colonel H.E.M. Cotton, 10 December 1962. Note: Original drawing for H. Caunter, ‘Oriental Annual’ (London, 1834), 245.
View of the Fort, Hyderabad (Sind). December 1851. Artist(s): Ainslie, Henry Francis (c.1805-1879)
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View of the Fort, Hyderabad (Sind). December 1851. Inscribed on front of mount in red ink: ‘Sindh. Fort of Hyderabad, capital of Sindh, from the Belloochee lines. The tower contained the treasures of the Ameers of Sindh. Decr 1851. HFA.’
