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1. Add Or 4867

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4867
Title:
The Buria Tal, an octagonal domed building in a masonry tank, at Itimadpur.. Artist(s): Sita Ram (fl. c.1810-1822)
Scope & Content:
The Buria Tal, an octagonal domed building in a masonry tank with a arched causeway. Inscribed below: ‘Tomb of the Booriaka Tallah.’ 384 by 585 mm. Watercolour of the Buria Tal from 'Views by Seeta Ram from Agra to Barrackpore Vol. X' produced for Lord Moira, afterwards the Marquess of Hastin...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815
Extent:
1 Item

2. Add Or 5252

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5252
Title:
The sacred pool at Balaju, with a Political Officer approaching on horseback a group of Newars.
Scope & Content:
The pool at Balaju, a tank with many images and fountains laid out in the 18th century north of Kathmandu, with a British Political Officer approaching on horseback a group of Newars. Inscribed in pencil on front: ‘Bala Ji. Flowing Tank. 2 miles north of Khatmandu;’ (on reverse:) ‘Temple. Tan...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1843-1846
Extent:
1 Item

3. Add Or 5475, f.76

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5475, f.76
Title:
The reservoir called Hauz-i Shamshi near the Qutb Minar. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s), and studio
Scope & Content:
‘The Hauz Shumshee or Reservoir of Light.’ Note: the reservoir lies on the southern outskirts of Mehrauli and is said to have been built about 1230 by the Sultan Iltutmish.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1842-1844
Extent:
1 Item

4. P19

Reference (shelfmark):
P19
Title:
'A view of Tank Square from the west'. Coloured aquatint after J. B. Fraser. Plate 8 of Views of Calcutta, published Rodwell & Martin, London, 1824-26. Artist(s): Havell, Robert (1793-1878), after Fraser, James Baillie (1783-1856)
Scope & Content:
'A view of Tank Square from the west'. Coloured aquatint after J. B. Fraser. Plate 8 of Views of Calcutta, published Rodwell & Martin, London, 1824-26.. Artist(s): Havell, Robert (1793-1878), after Fraser, James Baillie (1783-1856)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1824-1826
Extent:
1 Item

5. P23

Reference (shelfmark):
P23
Title:
'A view of the West Side of Tank Square'. Coloured aquatint after J. B. Fraser. Plate 22 of Views of Calcutta, published Smith Elder & Co, London, 1824-26. Artist(s): Havell, Robert (1793-1878), after Fraser, James Baillie (1783-1856)
Scope & Content:
'A view of the West Side of Tank Square'. Coloured aquatint after J. B. Fraser. Plate 22 of Views of Calcutta, published Smith Elder & Co, London, 1824-26.. Artist(s): Havell, Robert (1793-1878), after Fraser, James Baillie (1783-1856)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1824-1826
Extent:
1 Item

6. P56

Reference (shelfmark):
P56
Title:
'View of Tank Square, Calcutta from the east'. Drawn and engraved by W. Baillie. Twelve views of Calcutta, published Calcutta 1794. Facsimile reproduced from BL Map Library set. Pl. 4. Artist(s): Baillie, William (1752/3-1799)
Scope & Content:
'View of Tank Square, Calcutta from the east'. Drawn and engraved by W. Baillie. Twelve views of Calcutta, published Calcutta 1794. Facsimile reproduced from BL Map Library set. Pl. 4.. Artist(s): Baillie, William (1752/3-1799)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1794
Extent:
1 Item

7. P64

Reference (shelfmark):
P64
Title:
'View of the east side of Tank Sqare Calcutta'. Drawn and engraved by W. Baillie. Twelve views of Calcutta, published Calcutta 1794. Facsimile reproduced from BL Map Library set. Pl. 12. Artist(s): Baillie, William (1752/3-1799)
Scope & Content:
'View of the east side of Tank Sqare Calcutta'. Drawn and engraved by W. Baillie. Twelve views of Calcutta, published Calcutta 1794. Facsimile reproduced from BL Map Library set. Pl. 12.. Artist(s): Baillie, William (1752/3-1799)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1794
Extent:
1 Item

8. P80

Reference (shelfmark):
P80
Title:
'Tank Square Calcutta taken from the Scotch Church'. Uncoloured lithograph by F. Fiebig, published Calcutta c.1847. Artist(s): Fiebig, Frederick (fl. 1840s)
Scope & Content:
Uncoloured lithograph of Tank Square in Calcutta taken from the Scotch Church by Frederick Fiebig published c.1847. Tank Square, later Dalhousie Square and now BBD Bagh, lies at the centre of the area once covered by the original Fort William. A large tank in the centre of the square was constru...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1847
Extent:
1 Item

9. P90/1

Reference (shelfmark):
P90/1
Title:
'Part of the Old Tank'. Drawn and engraved by Thomas Daniell. Views of Calcutta, published Calcutta 1786-8, No. 3, 1786. Presented by Sir H.A. Kirk. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840)
Scope & Content:
Coloured etching with aquatint of part of the Old Tank in Calcutta by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840) no. 3 from his 'Views of Calcutta' published in 1786. This view shows the east side of Tank Square. Tank Square, later Dalhousie Square and now BBD Bagh, lies at the centre of the area once covered b...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1786
Extent:
1 Item

10. P90/2

Reference (shelfmark):
P90/2
Title:
'Part of the Old Tank'. Drawn and engraved by Thomas Daniell. Views of Calcutta, published Calcutta 1786-8, No. 3, 1786. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840)
Scope & Content:
'Part of the Old Tank'. Drawn and engraved by Thomas Daniell. Views of Calcutta, published Calcutta 1786-8, No. 3, 1786. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1786
Extent:
1 Item