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Name Devis, Arthur William, painter, 1762-1822

1. Add MS 42864

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Add MS 42864
Title:
ELMES PAPERS. Letters, etc., addressed to James Elmes (1782-1862), architect, for the most part as editor (1816-1820) of The Annals of the Fine Arts and in connection with his Memoirs of the Life and Works of Sir Christopher Wren, 1823; 1804-1826, n.d., with some additions of earlier and later date (to 1844). Included at f. 82 is a draft by Elmes of a reply to B. R. Haydon. The names of all the writers of letters will be found in the Index to this Catalogue. Paper; ff. 92. Folio. 1804-1844. ...
Scope & Content:
Brenzett, Kent: Deeds and papers rel. to: 1448-1777.: fr. includes: f. 1 Francesco Bartolozzi, RA; engraver: Concert admission card, engr. by: 1789.f. 1 Music: Admission card to a concert, Hanover Square, London: 1789.: Printed.f. 1 London Theatres: Admission card to a concert, Hanover S...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1804-1826
Extent:
1 item

2. Add MS 45692

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Add MS 45692
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Scope & Content:
Vol. II (ff. 171) 1803-1830. Napoleon I of France: Correspondence and papers of S. Wilson as a prisoner of war: 1803-1807.: Engl. and Fr. Stephen Wilson, prisoner of war in France: Correspondence and papers: 1803-1830.: Engl., Fr. and Germ. includes: ff. 1, 16, 20, 27, 49, 73, 87 Arthur Sp...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, and German
Date Range:
1803-1830
Extent:
1 item

3. Foster 6

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 6
Title:
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquis (1738-1805), Governor-General of Fort William, 1786-93 and again July-October 1805. A life-size figure.. Artist(s): Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822)
Scope & Content:
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquis (1738-1805), Governor-General of Fort William, 1786-93 and again July-October 1805. Painted 1792-93. A life-size figure, turned partly towards the spectator’s left, with the right foot slightly advanced, and right hand resting on the hip. The left, gloved, and ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1792-1793
Extent:
1 Item

4. Foster 840

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 840
Title:
Sir William Jones (1746-94). Three-quarters length portrait by A.W. Devis. He is seated at a table on which is a statuette of Ganesa, against the background of a balcony with a column and draperies. Artist(s): Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822)
Scope & Content:
Sir William Jones (1746-94), aged 47, painted 1793 Three-quarters length portrait. The subject is wearing a white cravat and shirt, black coat, breeches and boots. He is seated against the background of a balcony with a column and draperies gathered up on the right. His head is turned to his...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1793
Extent:
1 Item

5. Foster 885

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 885
Title:
Carpet weavers of Patna weaving striped cotton satringis.. Artist(s): Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822)
Scope & Content:
Carpet weavers of Patna weaving striped cotton ‘satringis.’ Patna, c.1786. Oil on canvas. 44 by 60 cms. Purchased 1995. Provenance: John Biddulph of Ledbury Park, 5 July 1804, No.5; by descent to Michael, 3rd Lord Biddulph; Anon sale, Sotheby’s 21 March 1979; Mme. Krishna Riboud.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1786
Extent:
1 Item

6. Foster 980

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 980
Title:
The potter, engaged in throwing a pot on a wheel, with various examples of his art around him. Painted at Shantipur, 1792.. Artist(s): Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822)
Scope & Content:
Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822) The potter, engaged in throwing a pot on a wheel, with various examples of his art around him. Painted at Shantipur, 1792. Oil on canvas; 43.4 by 59 cm. Purchased 1999. Provenance: Biddulph family, as above; Sotheby’s 21 March 1979; private collection; Soth...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1792
Extent:
1 Item

7. P795

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P795
Title:
Portrait of George, 1st Lord Harris, Commander-in-Chief, Madras. Mezzotint engraving by S. W. Reynolds after Arthur William Devis, London, 1824. Artist(s): Reynolds, Samuel William, after Devis, Arthur William (1763-1822)
Scope & Content:
Portrait of George, 1st Lord Harris, Commander-in-Chief, Madras. Mezzotint engraving by S. W. Reynolds after Arthur William Devis, London, 1824.. Artist(s): Reynolds, Samuel William, after Devis, Arthur William (1763-1822)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1824
Extent:
1 Item

8. P805

Reference (shelfmark):
P805
Title:
'A loom, with the process of winding off the thread'. Coloured stipple engraving by P. W. Tomkins after the painting by Arthur William Devis. Published in London, c.1800. Artist(s): Tomkins, P.W. (1760-1840), after Devis, Arthur William (1763-1822)
Scope & Content:
'A loom, with the process of winding off the thread'. Coloured stipple engraving by P. W. Tomkins after the painting by Arthur William Devis. Published in London, c.1800.. Artist(s): Tomkins, P.W. (1760-1840), after Devis, Arthur William (1763-1822)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1800
Extent:
1 Item

9. P1509

Reference (shelfmark):
P1509
Title:
Portrait of Sir William Jones. Stipple engraving after A.W. Devis. Published in London, 1815. Artist(s): Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822), after
Scope & Content:
Portrait of Sir William Jones. Stipple engraving after A.W. Devis. Published in London, 1815.. Artist(s): Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822), after
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815
Extent:
1 Item

10. WD4317, f.11v

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4317, f.11v
Title:
A Male of Nepaul.. Artist(s): Conde, Pierre (fl.early 19th century) after Devis, Arthur William (1763-1822)
Scope & Content:
‘A Male of Nepaul. Drawn by A.W. Devis Esqr. Engraved by P. Conde. Published January 1810 by W. Miller, Albemarle Street’.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1810
Extent:
1 Item