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121. WD3865

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3865
Title:
Sketchbook of 75 drawings and caricatures, including views, military subjects, shikar and camp studies, mostly made on a march following the route from Fort William to Rawalpindi along the Grand Trunk Road, and during the Afghan War of 1879-80. Artist(s): Durham, Philip Francis (1852-1932)
Scope & Content:
Sketchbook (ff.1-31), stamped monogram ‘PFD’, containing water-colours, pen and ink drawings and caricatures dating from 1877-84, including views, military subjects, shikar and camp studies, mostly made on a march following the route from Fort William to Rawalpindi along the Grand Trunk Road, an...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1877-1884
Extent:
1 Item

122. WD3955

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3955
Title:
The gate of a caravanserai, Rajmahal, Bengal. Artist(s): Hodges, William (1744-1797)
Scope & Content:
The gate of a caravanserai, Rajmahal, Bengal, c.1780. Inscribed on original label: ‘View of the Gate of a Caravan Serai at Raje Mahal’. Formerly inscribed: ‘J.W. from W.H.’ Sepia ink and wash; 29.5 by 46 cm. Purchased 1983. Note: Possibly preparatory study for ‘Select views in India’, plat...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

123. WD4031

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4031
Title:
A roadside camp on the banks of a river, probably the upper reaches of the Ganges. Artist(s): Prinsep, William (1794-1874)
Scope & Content:
A roadside camp on the banks of a river, probably the upper reaches of the Ganges. 22.5 by 70 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830s-1840s
Extent:
1 Item

124. WD4109

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4109
Title:
The fort of Kolar, with army and tents
Scope & Content:
The fort of Kolar, with army and tents. Inscribed: ‘The Fort of Colar from the South’. Pen and ink with water-colour; 37.7 by 55.3 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790-1792
Extent:
1 Item

125. WD4240

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4240
Title:
The tents of the hostage sons of Tipu Sultan on the Island, Madras, with Fort St George beyond. Artist(s): Marriott, Thomas (c.1773-1847)
Scope & Content:
The tents of the hostage sons of Tipu Sultan on the Island, Madras, with Fort St. George beyond. Inscribed on reverse: ‘Fort St George SW View from the Island - the front Ground occupied by the Kannat of the Hostage Princes & their Encampment T.M. March 1794 No 7.’ Water-colour; 42.5 by 5...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1794
Extent:
1 Item

126. WD4325

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4325
Title:
Distant view of the Himalayas showing the peak of Dhaulagiri (26,826 feet) in Nepal. A tent in the left foreground. Artist(s): Forrest, Charles Ramus (d. 1827)
Scope & Content:
Distant view of the Himalayas showing the peak of Dhaulagiri (26,826 feet) in Nepal. A tent in the left foreground. Inscribed: ‘Part of the Range of Mountains of Tibet extending from N.N.E. to E.S.E. Said by the natives to be distant from our Camp, the nearest Range abt 25 and the Snowy one 50...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1809
Extent:
1 Item

127. WD4394

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4394
Title:
'Interior of my tent, High Ground Bangalore'. Artist(s): Malet, Harold Esdaile (1841-1918)
Scope & Content:
The interior of Malet's tent, showing a wealth of detail of furnishings and equipment. Inscribed: ‘Interior of my tent, High Ground Bangalore.’ Water-colour with pen and ink; 22 by 27 cm. Purchased 1995 Note: There is a wealth of detail in the drawing, with items of camp furniture includin...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1863-1868
Extent:
1 Item

128. WD4396

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4396
Title:
Military encampment on the banks of the Bagmati river, at the foot of a steep wooded hill. The Gurkha fort of Harriharpur stands on the crown, with smoke from shell fire and tracers from shells between a stockade and a promontary below. Artist(s): Harr
Scope & Content:
Military encampment on the banks of the Bagmati river at the foot of a steep wooded hill. The Gurkha fort of Harriharpur stands on the crown, with smoke from shell fire and tracers from shells between a stockade and a promontary below. Inscribed: ‘Shelling the Goorkahs 1st March at Sun Set, &a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1816
Extent:
1 Item

129. WD4403

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4403
Title:
Scrapbook containing pencil drawings and watercolours by various artists, including Sir Charles D'Oyly, some probably collected when Lord Hastings returned to Europe. Artist(s): D'Oyly, Sir Charles (1781-1845), and others
Scope & Content:
Scrapbook (ff.1-66) in cream leather covers, stamped in gold, containing pencil drawings and water-colours by various artists, some probably collected after the Hastings returned to Europe. The drawings are tipped on to buff paper, a few with inscriptions below or on the following page. Album...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820s
Extent:
1 Item

130. WD4412

Reference (shelfmark):
WD4412
Title:
Governor’s hunting camp near Ambur, North Arcot District. The tents are pitched on the banks of a small lake, and a huntsman wearing a blue coat stands on the far bank shooting waterfowl, his bearer beside him carrying a sack for the bag. Artist(s): Ga
Scope & Content:
Governor’s hunting camp near Ambur, North Arcot District, c.1840. The tents are pitched on the banks of a small lake, and a huntsman wearing a blue coat stands on the far bank shooting waterfowl, his bearer beside him carrying a sack for the bag. Inscribed: ‘Just Gantz fecit’, and on label on ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1837-1842
Extent:
1 Item