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Archive Reference (shelfmark) WD2969-3006 Level [40] File

1. WD2969

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2969
Title:
'Singapore Institution'. Artist(s): Marsh, J.A. (fl. 1841)
Scope & Content:
The Singapore (Raffles) Institution, Singapore. 1841. By J.A. Marsh. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Singapore Institution Drawn by J.A.M.’ Pen and ink and water-colour; 19.4 by 27.4 cm. Note: The earliest known drawing of the Singapore Institution which was founded at a meeting convened by Raff...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1841
Extent:
1 Item

2. WD2970

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2970
Title:
Library of the Singapore Institution, Singapore. 'Plan of the interior of the room proposed for the reception of the Bust of the late Sir Stamford Rafles [sic] shewing the different positions of the Doors, Windows, and Bookcases etc'. Artist(s): Marsh,
Scope & Content:
Plan of the Library of the Singapore (Raffles) Institution, Singapore, c.1841. By J.A. Marsh. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plan of the interior of the room proposed for the reception of the Bust of the late Sir Stamford Rafles shewing the different positions of the Doors, Windows, and Bookcases...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1841
Extent:
1 Item

3. WD2971

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2971
Title:
Singapore from the sea. Artist(s): Jackson, Philip (1802-1879)
Scope & Content:
View of Singapore from the sea. 1823. By Lieutenant P. Jackson Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘NB. The perspective of this hill’ -’ is incorrect 2/3 of an Inch - was diminished in the one given to Sir S. Raffles 4 June 1823 PJ.’ Above:’ this is the Height of the Hill.’ To the right: ‘Property o...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1823
Extent:
1 Item

4. WD2972

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2972
Title:
Batu Berlayer, Singapore. Artist(s): Jackson, Philip (1802-1879)
Scope & Content:
View of Batu Berlayer, Singapore. c.1823. Probably by Lieutenant P. Jackson Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Battoo Burlayer West Entrance New Harbour viewed from the North (Easterly) close at hand.’ Top left: ‘ This is the West End of Blaken Maati an island about 5 miles long’. Watermark: ‘J. W...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1823
Extent:
1 Item

5. WD2973

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2973
Title:
Fort Cornwallis, Prince of Wales Island, Penang. Artist(s): Westall, William (1781-1850)
Scope & Content:
Fort Cornwallis, Prince of Wales Island, Penang. 1804. By William Westall. Inscribed on front in water-colour: ‘Willm. Westall 1804’ and on reverse: ‘South View of Prince of Wales Island. Drawn & finished while in a Vessel off the Island in 1804. G.W. Westall’. Water-colour; 33 by 49.3...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1804
Extent:
1 Item

6. WD2974

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2974
Title:
Pulau Jerejak and the south-east coast of Prince of Wales Island, Penang. Artist(s): Furber, W.H. (fl. 1806)
Scope & Content:
Pulau Jerejak and the south-east coast of Prince of Wales Island, Penang. c.1806. By W.H. Furber Inscribed on front in ink: ‘W.H. Furber’ and on reverse:’ View of Poolo Jaraga and the South Point of Prince of Wales’s Island with a Ship coming through the South Passage’. Water-colour; 24.8 by ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1806
Extent:
1 Item

7. WD2975

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2975
Title:
Front view of Raffles’ house at Pematang Balam, West Sumatra
Scope & Content:
Front view of Raffles’ house at Pematang Balam, West Sumatra, c.1823. Probably by a Chinese or Javanese artist Water-colour and gouache; 45 by 56.5 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1823
Extent:
1 Item

8. WD2976

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2976
Title:
Rear view of Raffles’ house at Pematang Balam, West Sumatra
Scope & Content:
Rear view of Raffles’ house at Pematang Balam, West Sumatra, c.1823. Probably by a Chinese or Javanese artist Water-colour and gouache; 45 by 56.5 cm. Note: The following description of Pematang Balam ('Dove's Rise' or 'Dove's Ridge') is given by Lady Raffles in her ‘Memoir:’ 'Sir Stamford's ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1823
Extent:
1 Item

9. WD2977

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2977
Title:
Dutch judge and local dignitaries witnessing the execution and mutilation of criminals, Java. Artist(s): Bork, W.H.V. (fl. 1807)
Scope & Content:
Dutch judge and Javanese rulers witnessing the execution and mutilation of criminals, Java. 1807. By W.H.V. Bork[e?] Inscribed: ‘W.H.V. Bork[e?] invt. 1807’. Water-colour; 49 by 65.4 cm. Note: A rather spectacular water-colour by an artist whose name is unknown. The drawing depicts a Dutc...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1807
Extent:
1 Item

10. WD2978

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2978
Title:
Fortified stockade in Java, or possibly in Ceylon.
Scope & Content:
Fortified stockade. Java(?), c.1800. By a Dutch artist Inscribed on front in water-colour: ‘Vertooningh van twee Bergen Geleegen op Kaddoewille, met de twee Batterijen die de Singaleesen daar op gemaakt hebben en de door haar toegemaakte weg of ingang tusschen deselve’. Water-colour; 37 by 52...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1800
Extent:
1 Item