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032-003287868 Subject Temples

1. Foster 21

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Foster 21
Title:
Tank in the Shiva Temple, Chidambaram, Madras.. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
Scope & Content:
Tank in the Shiva Temple, Chidambaram, 1769-70 A tank to which steps lead down from a surrounding colonnade. The scene is painted from the western side of the tank. On the right is the entrance to the Hall of the Thousand Columns; on the left that of the Temple of Parvati; while, across the wat...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1769-1770
Extent:
1 Item

2. Foster 27

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 27
Title:
South entrance to the Temple of Vishnu, Srirangam, Madras. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
Scope & Content:
South entrance to the Temple of Vishnu, Srirangam, 1770-71 Inscribed: ‘F.S. Ward Pinxit No.4’; on frame: ‘The South Entrance to the Pagoda at Seringham’ 32 by 51 ins (81 by 130 cms) This is probably the picture to which R. Gough refers in ‘A’ ‘Comparative view of the antient monuments of Indi...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1771
Extent:
1 Item

3. Foster 34

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 34
Title:
Teppakulam, a sacred tank near Madura, Madras. A large walled tank, in the centre of which is an island with a temple. The town of Madura with temples and palaces is seen in the distance.. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
Scope & Content:
Teppakulam, a sacred tank near Madura, 1772-73 A large walled tank, in the centre of which is an island with a temple. The town of Madura is seen in the distance, and behind it a range of hills. In the foreground, figures of Indians,and Europeans in red coats. Inscribed: ‘F.S. Ward No.6’; on...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772-1773
Extent:
1 Item

4. Foster 31

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 31
Title:
View of Madurai, Madras. The city is shown as viewed from a fort or encampment with European soldiers.. Artist(s): Ward, Francis Swain (1736-1794)
Scope & Content:
View of Madura, Madras, 1772-73 The city is shown as viewed from a fort or encampment with European soldiers, the wall of which appears in the immediate foreground. Rising above the ramparts of the town are seen the tops of various buildings, in the centre the palace of Tirumala Nayyak and to ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1772-1773
Extent:
1 Item