Mausoleum of Safdar Jang, Delhi. Inscribed on back in pencil and ink: ‘Garden view of the Tomb of the Nabob Sufdar Jung (Grandfather to Asoph ul Dowlah Nabob of Oude situated 3 Coss or Six Miles to the South west of Delhi.)’
Mausoleum of Akbar, Sikandra, near Agra. Inscribed on back in pencil ‘East view of the Tomb of the Emperor Acbar from the garden in the middle of which it is erected at Secundra 3 Coss. or Six Miles from Agra, right hand side of the road leading to Delhi.’
Section of finial showing screws. Pen-and-ink. 600 by 484 mm. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘Pd 14 Ans the 15th April 1812.’ Watermark: ‘Edmeads & Pine 1801.’ Note: On the back an unfinished drawing. The inscription which is clearly linked to Add.Or.3269-3270 suggests that Hyde purchased a...
Three gentlemen seated in a pavilion on the banks of a river watching a nautch
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Three gentlemen seated in a pavilion on the banks of a river watching a nautch. Two girls are performing the ‘Kaharwa’ dance accompanied by seven male and two female musicians. Three attendants stand behind the seated gentlemen, one of whom smokes a hookah. By a Lucknow artist, c.1810. Inscr...
Ground plan of the Jami‘ Masjid, Delhi. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘Ground Plan of the Jumma Masjid at Delhi.’ Pen-and-ink and water-colour on squared paper; 648 by 584 mm. NOTE: The great mosque is drawn in plan and elevation, with the iwan collapsed outwards and the three walls of the court...
Travelling bungalow of the Mughal Emperor. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘A Drawing of the Emperor’s travelling House or Bungalow made of wood, used by him when in Camp, the upper apartment is intended for a Havaconnah or place for him to enjoy the air in, the lower for a Durbar, where he receives...
Travelling bungalow of the Mughal Emperor. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘ Jehanooma Bungalow of Three Stories for Travelling being different Apartments of wood for Bathing, Dressing and for the Emperor when Travelling in Camp. Ground plan and elevation of different apartments of wood used by the...
Summer-house for the Mughal Emperor’s children. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘A building similar to a Summer House in the Zenana Apartments of the Palace for the King’s children at Delhi. Jahan Nama Bungalow. Jahan Nama Bungalow. A building similar to a Summer House in the Zenana Apartments of...
Plan of a city showing streets, market place, palaces, houses and gardens
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Plan of a city showing streets, market place, palaces, houses and gardens. By a Delhi artist, c.1810. Inscribed with notes in English and Persian, also’: An Indian King of .... in the Jeypore Country ...... is named Shere Sing.’ On reverse a seal. Reign year 35. Pen-and-ink; 635 by 533 mm....