Prinsep’s Ghat and Water Gate of Fort William, Calcutta, from the right bank of the Hooghly with river craft and a three masted EIC troopship. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
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Prinsep’s Ghat and Water Gate from the right bank of the Hooghly with river craft and a three masted EIC troopship. 23 by 66 cm.
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...
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...
Album of watercolours, lithographs and engravings, some by D’Oyly and his circle, others probably by members of the Macnabb family. The Italian views may be connected with D’Oyly’s retirement to Italy 1838-45. Artist(s): D'Oyly, Sir Charles (1781-1845
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Album (ff.1-60) of water-colours, lithographs and engravings, some by D’Oyly and his circle, others probably by members of the Macnabb family. Other named artists include Thomas Prinsep, Thomas D'Oyly, Lady D'Oyly, William Murray, and Christopher Webb Smith. The album also includes (ff.1-5) fi...
Amber Palace and fort, Jaipur. Artist(s): Wonnacott, William (1841-1878)
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Amber Palace and fort, Jaipur. Inscribed: ‘WW. 1.9.77’ and on original framer’s label: ‘Sketched on the spot. The deserted palace & fort at Umeer, Jeypore, the former capital of Jeypore’. Water-colour heightened with white; 28.5 by 39 cm. Note: Made when the regiment was en route from N...
Temple, Kanawar, Punjab. Artist(s): Fane, Walter (1828-1885)
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Temple, Kanawar, Punjab. Inscribed on reverse of original mount: ‘Temple in the Province of Kunaur - Himalaya Mountains - W. Fane 1858’. Water-colour; 36.5 by 28.5 cm.
Church at Udayamperur, Travancore State. Artist(s): Bateman, Josiah (c.1802-1893)
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Church at Udayamperur, Travancore State. Inscribed: ‘This church is celebrated for the Synod. Stands in a hot and deep sandy plain. There is an air of desolation and neglect about it. The vestry where the ladder stands was not quite finished - It was an addition to the Building. There is no...
