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51. Add Or 4889

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Add Or 4889
Title:
The walls of Gaur, with a tank in which elephants are bathing, and Lord Hastings' encampment in the foreground. Artist(s): Sita Ram (fl. c.1810-1822)
Scope & Content:
The walls of Gaur, with a tank in which elephants are bathing, and Lord Hastings’ encampment in the foreground. Inscribed below: ‘Walls of the old Fort at Gour and part of Lord Hastings Camp in front.’ 362 by 452 mm. Watercolour of the walls at Gaurfrom 'Views by Seeta Ram from Malda to Gunga...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1817
Extent:
1 Item

52. Add Or 4890

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4890
Title:
The walls of Gaur, with heaps of bricks lying around. Artist(s): Sita Ram (fl. c.1810-1822)
Scope & Content:
The walls of Gaur, with heaps of bricks lying around. Inscribed below: ‘Another view of the walls of the old Fort at Gour.’ 362 by 455 mm. Watercolour of the walls at Gaur from 'Views by Seeta Ram from Malda to Gunga Pursaad Vol. II' produced for Lord Moira, afterwards the Marquess of Hasting...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1817
Extent:
1 Item

53. Add Or 5003

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5003
Title:
View of the harbour and fort of Palembang, South Sumatra, with the Union flag flying. Probably by one of Colin Mackenzie's draftsmen.
Scope & Content:
View of the harbour and fort of Palembang, South Sumatra, with the Union flag flying. Inscribed in ink below: ‘E.S.E. View of Palimbang, showing the Fort & Batteries.’ By one of Col. Colin Mackenzie’s draftsmen, c.1811-14. Pen and ink and wash; 175 by 270 mm. Note: This drawing or a copy...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1811-1814
Extent:
1 Item

54. Add Or 5147

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5147
Title:
Eight capriccio river scenes on the Pearl River, Canton. Looking downriver. A European landing stage on the river at Canton, with houses and the French folly fort opposite.
Scope & Content:
A European landing stage on the river at Canton, with houses and the French folly fort opposite.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1800-1820
Extent:
1 Item

55. Foster 24

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 24
Title:
The Rock at Trichinopoly, Madras, with the barracks. In the foreground an elephant and a procession of Brahmins carrying water to the temple. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
Scope & Content:
The Rock at Trichinopoly, with the barracks, 1772-73 In the foreground an elephant and a procession of Brahmins carrying water to the temple. Inscribed: ‘F.S. Ward Pinxit No.VIII’; on frame: ‘The Rock of Trichinopoly, 330 feet high, the bramins carrying water to the Temple, and a view of the B...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772-1773
Extent:
1 Item

56. Foster 35

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 35
Title:
Cape of Good Hope. Table Mountain dominates the picture. On the shore is seen a walled fort, from which flies the Dutch flag. To the right is another fortified building, and behind are a number of warehouses or dwellings. Shipping in the foreground. Ar
Scope & Content:
Cape of Good Hope, c.1731 Table Mountain, flanked by two other lofty hills, dominates the picture. On the shore is seen a walled fort, from which flies the Dutch flag. To the right is another fortified building, and behind are a number of warehouses or dwellings. In the roads, besides severa...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

57. Foster 37

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 37
Title:
The island of St Helena, as seen from the north west, with Jamestown, in the centre of the picture. Along the sea-front runs a double wall of fortifications. On either side of the town rise precipitous cliffs. English ships are in the foreground. Artis
Scope & Content:
St. Helena, c.1731 The island of St. Helena, as seen from the north west, with Jamestown, the principal settlement and the head-quarters of the government, in the centre of the picture. Along the sea-front runs a double wall of fortifications, on the centre bastion of which flies the British f...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

58. Foster 40

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 40
Title:
Tellicherry, Kerala. A large goods-shed stands near the shore; and a few houses are visible behind and at the side. To the left is the fort, from a bastion of which flies the Union Jack. Shipping in the foreground, wooded hills in the background. Artis
Scope & Content:
Tellicherry, Kerala, c.1731 A large goods-shed, with open sides and a fence, stands near the shore; and a few houses are visible behind and at the side. To the left is the fort, from a bastion of which flies the Union Jack. It contains two considerable buildings and some subsidiary ones; and ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

59. 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

60. Foster 46

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 46
Title:
Fort St George, Madras. The fort is shown as viewed from the sea. The Government buildings and the various parts of the fortifications stand out with great distinctness. To the left of the flag-tower is seen St Mary's Church. Artist(s): Lambert, George
Scope & Content:
Fort St. George, Madras, c.1731 The fort is shown as viewed from the sea. The Government buildings and the various parts of the fortifications stand out with great distinctness. To the left of the flag-tower is seen St. Mary’s Church (consecrated in 1680, and the first church to be erected by...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

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