Bust length portrait to left in grisaille of George William Hessing (1781-1826), wearing military uniform
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Bust length portait to left of George William Hessing (1781-1826), wearing military uniform, by an unknow artist. c.1805. Inscribed on reverse of small framed copy WD4421/1: ‘Col: George William Hessing. son of Col. John William Hessing. Brother of Mrs Robert Sutherland - was in command of the...
Bust length cameo portrait in grisaille of Robert Sutherland (1768-1804), in military uniform. The initials J.W. scratched into pigment at lower right. Artist(s): Andrews, Samuel (1767-1807)
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Bust length portrait of Robert Sutherland (1768-1804), in military uniform. c.1803-04. The initials ‘J.W.’ scratched into pigment at lower right, but the artist of this and the next is almost certainly Samuel Andrews (in India c.1791-1807). See WD4442 for a signed miniature in very similar sty...
Head and shoulders cameo portrait to right in grisaille of a small boy, wearing a coat with a frilled collar, probably the son of Col. Robert Sutherland. Artist(s): Andrews, Samuel (1767-1807)
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Head and shoulders portrait to right of a small boy, wearing a coat with a frilled collar. c.1803-04. Grisaille on ivory; 8.7 by 6.5 cm, oval. Note: The child has not yet been identified, although stylistically the portrait is most like that of Sutherland and he is presumably one of his child...
Half-length portrait of James Morris, wearing a black frock-coat with black velvet collar, carrying a cane in his right hand and top hat in his left. Inscribed: 'C.Grant Calcutta. June 6th 1838'. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
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Half-length portrait of James Morris, wearing a black frock-coat with black velvet collar, carrying a cane in his right hand and top hat in his left. Inscribed: ‘C. Grant Calcutta. June 6th 1838.’ Inscribed on reverse: ‘James (Fitzroy) Morris. asst Secretary to the Municipal committee. Jun...
Preparatory portrait studies of Ghazi-ud-din, King of Oudh. Two profile head and shoulders studies to left. The king wears his European style crown with, on the left, a chain of office with shoulder ribbons and on the right an ermine cape. Artist(s): H
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Two profile head and shoulders studies to left, one in pencil, the other in pen and ink. The king wears his European style crown designed by the artist with, on the left, a chain of office with shoulder ribbons and on the right an ermine cape. 11 by 10 cm. Paper squared up for transfer.
Preparatory portrait studies of Ghazi-ud-din, King of Oudh. Half length portrait study. The king is seated, wearing his crown and a long cloak, with an ornate chain of office fastened with shoulder ribbons. He holds a pen and piece of paper. Artist(s):
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Half length portrait study. The king is seated, wearing his crown and a long cloak, with an ornate chain of office fastened with shoulder ribbons. He holds a pen in his right hand and a piece of paper in his left. Pencil; 18.4 by 14 cm. Paper squared up for transfer with the reverse coated i...
Preparatory portrait studies of Ghazi-ud-din, King of Oudh. Half length portrait study. The king is standing with his left hand on his hip and a sword in his right. His full length cloak has an ermine cape and he is wearing his crown. Artist(s): Home,
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Half length portrait study. The king is standing with his left hand on his hip and a sword in his right. His full length cloak has an ermine cape and he is wearing his crown. Pencil; 17.2 by 14.5 cm. Paper squared up for transfer with sanguine pencil covering the reverse.
Unfinished miniature portrait of Ghazi-ud-din. based on WD 4429, transferred by tracing. The crowned head is almost finished and a buff coloured background painted in leaving a nimbus. There is a little red around the collar and right hand cuff. Artist
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Unfinished miniature portrait of Ghazi al-Din, based on WD4429, transferred by tracing. The crowned head is almost finished and a buff coloured background painted in leaving a nimbus. There is a little red colour around the collar and right hand cuff. Water-colour on ivory; 16.2 by 11.4 cm.
The fort of Hosur, 1792, from the south-west with breached wall and Union flag flying. Artist(s): Hunter, James (d. 1792)
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The fort of Hosur, 1792, from the south-west with breached wall and Union flag flying. Inscribed on reverse: ‘Oossore from reconnoitre 1792’ and incorrectly below the drawing: ‘Passore 1792.’ Water-colour with pen and ink; 26.8 by 42.3 cm. Presented by Mr. D.E. Lim, 1996. Note: See also two ...
