The Taj Mahal, Agra (U. P.). 24 January 1870. Artist(s): Chevalier, Nicholas (1828-1902)
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Pencil and wash drawing of the Taj Mahal at Agra, Uttar Pradesh by Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902), 24 January 1870. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘The Taj. Agra. 24/1/70.’ The Taj Mahal was built on the banks of the river Jumna at Agra by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Ma...
Palace by a tank, Dig, Bharatpur (Rajputana). 26 January 1870. Artist(s): Chevalier, Nicholas (1828-1902)
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Pencil drawing of a palace by a tank at Dig, Bharatpur (Rajputana) by Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902), dated 26th January 1870. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Deeg. 26.1.70.’ Nicholas Chevalier was a painter, lithographer, cartoonist and illustrator, said to have been born in St. Petersburg (L...
Pavilion by a tank, Dig, Bharatpur (Rajputana). 26 January 1870. Artist(s): Chevalier, Nicholas (1828-1902)
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Pencil drawing of a pavilion by a tank at Dig, Bharatpur (Rajputana) by Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902), dated 26th January 1870. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Deeg. Pavilion overlooking the Ghaut. 26.1.70’; also notes. Nicholas Chevalier was a painter, lithographer, cartoonist and illustrat...
Summer Palace of the Raja, Dig, Bharatpur (Rajputana). 29 January 1870. Artist(s): Chevalier, Nicholas (1828-1902)
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Pencil, pastel and wash drawing of the Summer Palace of the Raja, Dig, Bharatpur, by Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902), dated 29 January 1870. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Deeg. Summer Palace of the Rajah of Bhurtpoor. N. Chevalier. 29.1.70.’ Bharatpur State was founded in 1722 by the Sinsin...
Audience Hall in the Palace, Dig, Bharatpur (Rajputana). 2 February 1870. Artist(s): Chevalier, Nicholas (1828-1902)
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Pencil, pastel and wash drawing of the Audience Hall in the Palace, Dig, Bharatpur (Rajputana) by Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902), dated 2nd February 1870 Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘The Palace at Deeg. Audience Hall 2.2.70. N. Chevalier’ Nicholas Chevalier was a painter, lithographer, car...
The Tykhana, Lucknow (U.P.). February 1870. Artist(s): Chevalier, Nicholas (1828-1902)
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Pencil and pastel drawing of the Tykhana at Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh by Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902), dated February 1870. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘The Tykhana. Quarters of the women of H.M. 32d. Lucknow. The underground space was occupied by the women.’ Tykhana' are subterranean ap...
The Residency, Lucknow (U.P.). 22 February 1870. Artist(s): Chevalier, Nicholas (1828-1902)
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Pencil and water-colour drawing of the Residency at Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh by Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902), dated 22 February 1870. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘The Residency. Lucknow. 22’ ‘Febr 1870. N.C. Chevalier.’ The Residency building at Lucknow was conceived in 1780 by Nawab As...
The Banqueting Hall of the Residency, Lucknow (U.P.). 23 February 1870. Artist(s): Chevalier, Nicholas (1828-1902)
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Pencil, pastel and water-colour drawing of the Banqueting Hall of the Residency at Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh by Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902), dated 23 February 1870. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Banqueting hall. Evening. Used as a general Hospital during the siege of the Residency. Luckn...
Ruins at Lucknow (U.P.). 23 February 1870. Artist(s): Chevalier, Nicholas (1828-1902)
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Pencil, pastel and wash drawing of ruins at Lucknow by Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902) dated 23 February 1870. Inscribed on front in pencil: -’Lucknow. 23.2.70.’ Lucknow is the state capital of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. It came to prominence under the Mughals and during their rule becam...
The Bailey Guard Gate at the Residency, Lucknow (U.P.). 24 February 1870. Artist(s): Chevalier, Nicholas (1828-1902)
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Pencil, pastel and wash drawing of the Bailey Guard Gate at the Residency, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) by Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902), dated 24 February 1870. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘The Bailey Guard Gate at the residency, Lucknow. N. Chevalier. 24.2.70.’ The Baillie Guard Gateway was ...
