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1. Foster 94

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 94
Title:
A view of Benares. In the foreground is the river Ganges with steps leading up to the domes and minarets of Aurangzeb's mosque. Artist(s): Hodges, William (1744-1797)
Scope & Content:
A view of Benares, U.P. Painted c.1781 In the foreground is the river Ganges with steps leading up to the palace of Raja Abal. Behind appear the domes and minarets of the mosque erected by Aurangzeb on the site of a Hindu temple. Oil on canvas; 27 by 36 ins (68.5 by 91.5 cms) Purchased Octo...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1781
Extent:
1 Item

2. Foster 659

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 659
Title:
Warren Hastings (1732-1818), Governor-General of Fort William, 1773-83. Draped bust, placed on a column. Artist(s): Banks, Thomas (1735-1805)
Scope & Content:
Warren Hastings (1732-1818), Governor-General of Fort William, 1773-85. Made 1790. Draped bust. Marble 22 ins (56 cms) high, on its own marble column. Inscribed on back: ‘Warren Hastings Esqr. MDCCXC. T. Banks R.A. Sculpt.’ Presented by Lady Murray Anderson, widow of Admiral Sir David Murr...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1790
Extent:
1 Item