Add.Or.1909-1910 2 drawings of the Taj Mahal, Agra. By a Delhi or Agra artist, c.1808. Purchased 11 November 1961 from the collection of Sir Henry Rus ...
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Add.Or.1909-1910 2 drawings of the Taj Mahal, Agra. By a Delhi or Agra artist, c.1808. Purchased 11 November 1961 from the collection of Sir Henry Russell. Note: Sir Henry Russell, 2nd Baronet (1763-1852), was in India from 1798 to 1820. While it is possible that he acquired these drawings ...
Detail of the pietra dura work in the Taj Mahal, Agra.
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Detail of pietra dura work in the Taj Mahal, Agra. Inscribed on front: ‘A Representation of a Curious Piece of Inlaid Marble in the Hall at the Back of the Tomb in Tage Mhal.’ Water-colour; 18 by 17.5 ins. Cream wash border with black rules. Note: The inscription appears to be mistaken. The...
Add.Or.1912-1947 Thirty-six portraits of Sikandar Jah (1802-29) and his courtiers. Hyderabad, c.1808-16. Purchased 15 December 1961. Inscribed in ink ...
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Add.Or.1912-1947 Thirty-six portraits of Sikandar Jah (1802-29) and his courtiers. Hyderabad, c.1808-16. Purchased 15 December 1961. Inscribed in ink on reverse with identifications in English. Gouache with gold. 205 by 140 mm. Note: Collected in Hyderabad by Sir Henry Russell, 2nd Barone...