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032-003288215 Subject Architecture

1. WD131

Reference (shelfmark):
WD131
Title:
The Temple of Dendera (Egypt). Artist(s): Taylor, Philip Meadows (1808-1876)
Scope & Content:
The Temple of Dendera (Egypt). 1838. On back, Ramesvara Temple, Ellora. 1837. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Temple of Dendera. Egypt. 1838’; on back:’ Rameswar’. Pencil; 13 by 17.5 ins. Note: For his visit to the Dendera Temple, see ‘The Story of my life’, i, 145.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1838
Extent:
1 Item

2. WD121

Reference (shelfmark):
WD121
Title:
The Fort, Akola (Berar). Artist(s): Taylor, Philip Meadows (1808-1876)
Scope & Content:
Pen-and-ink drawing by Philip Meadows Taylor (1808-1876) of the Fort at Akola in Berar in Maharashtra, dated 1836. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Akola. 1836. No. 68.’ The fort at Akola was the site of a battle between the Marathas and the Nizam's forces. This sketch was made while Taylor was s...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1836
Extent:
1 Item

3. WD122

Reference (shelfmark):
WD122
Title:
Idgah, Burhanpur (C.P.). Artist(s): Taylor, Philip Meadows (1808-1876)
Scope & Content:
Pen-and-ink drawing by Philip Meadows Taylor (1808-1876) of the Idgah at Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh, dated 1837. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Eedgah-At-Boorhanpoor. M.T. 1837. No. 42’ An Idgah is an Iranian term for a prayer area open to the air. Also called Musallas or Namazgahs, they pro...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1837
Extent:
1 Item

4. WD116

Reference (shelfmark):
WD116
Title:
Tombs and Fort, Golconda. Artist(s): Taylor, Philip Meadows (1808-1876)
Scope & Content:
Pen-and-ink drawing by Philip Meadows Taylor (1808-1876) of the Tombs and Fort at Golconda in Andhra Pradesh, dated circa 1830. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Tombs & Fort. Golconda. N.78’. Note: See ‘The Story of my life’, i, 101. Taylor mentions Golconda a number of times in his memoir, ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1830
Extent:
1 Item

5. WD118

Reference (shelfmark):
WD118
Title:
Mosque of Sidi Masud Khan, Adoni. March 1834. Artist(s): Taylor, Philip Meadows (1808-1876)
Scope & Content:
Pen-and-ink drawing by Philip Meadows Taylor (1808-1876) of the Mosque of Sidi Masud Khan at Adoni in Andhra Pradesh, dated March 1834. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘Mosque of Musaood Khan, Adoni. Building commenced in 1078, ended 1080 Hegira. March, 1834’; on front: ‘No. 17.’ Adoni was held b...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1834
Extent:
1 Item

6. WD115

Reference (shelfmark):
WD115
Title:
Bridge over the River Musi, Hyderabad. Artist(s): Taylor, Philip Meadows (1808-1876)
Scope & Content:
Pen-and-ink and wash drawing of a bridge over the River Musi at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh, dated c.1830. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Bridge over the Moosa, Hyderabad, No. 45.’ Hyderabad, situated on the River Musi, is the capital of Andhra Pradesh and one of the largest cities in India. Tay...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1830
Extent:
1 Item

7. WD117

Reference (shelfmark):
WD117
Title:
Nandidrug and the gate of the Temple of Nandi (Mysore). March 1834. Artist(s): Taylor, Philip Meadows (1808-1876)
Scope & Content:
Pen-and-ink drawing by Philip Meadows Taylor of Nandi Drug and the gate of the Temple of Nandi, dated March 1834. Inscribed on back in ink and dated as above. Note: Taylor was stationed at Hingoli from December 1832, to October 1834. In March he paid a visit to the Nilgiri Hills, and this ske...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1834
Extent:
1 Item