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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Add Or 4247-4296

31. Add Or 4276

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4276
Title:
A Hindoo Pagoda. Hindoo Churches.
Scope & Content:
Hindu temples next to a body of water. The temple bears a considerable resemblance to the Great Temple at Tanjore, save that the main tower has been converted into an entrance gateway. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘A Hindoo Pagoda. Hindoo Churches.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item

32. Add Or 4277

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4277
Title:
Armourers and Blacksmiths.
Scope & Content:
Two male figures wearing white clothing with mountains in the distance. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘Armourers and Blacksmiths.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item

33. Add Or 4278

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4278
Title:
Girls going for Water.
Scope & Content:
Three girls, one carrying a child and another carries a water pot. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘Girls going for Water.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item

34. Add Or 4279

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4279
Title:
Hindoo Pilgrims conveying the Gunges Water.
Scope & Content:
Two Hindu pilgrims carrying staffs and water. The water is carried in skins at the end of a pole, with an arc of cloth between the ends of the pole shading the water. One of the two poles is decorated with peacock feathers and bells. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘Hindoo Pilgrims conveying the G...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item

35. Add Or 4280

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4280
Title:
Two Hindus making an offering outside a Siva temple.
Scope & Content:
Two Hindus making an offering outside a Siva temple. A statue of Ganesh is shown to the side of the temple in which an image of Siva resides. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘Natives making an Offering.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item

36. Add Or 4281

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4281
Title:
A Carrier of Burdens and [another] of Water.
Scope & Content:
Two male figursem one carrying a sack on his back. The other figure carries two water pots. Building are shown in the distance. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘A Carrier of Burdens and of Water.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item

37. Add Or 4282

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4282
Title:
A contrivance for raising water from a well for irrigation.
Scope & Content:
A contrivance for raising water from a well for irrigation. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘Raising Water’. Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item

38. Add Or 4283

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4283
Title:
Toddy Men climbing and the Hindoo Swing.
Scope & Content:
Toddy Men climbing and the Hindoo Swing. The ‘swing’ is a revolving apparatus like a fairground Big Wheel, with four compartments with men lying in them, being turned by hand. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘Toddy Men climbing and the Hindoo Swing.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item

39. Add Or 4284

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4284
Title:
Compressing Oil Seeds to make Oil.
Scope & Content:
Compressing Oil Seeds to make Oil using a mechanical mortar and pestle powered by two bullocks. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘Compressing Oil Seeds to make Oil.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item

40. Add Or 4285

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4285
Title:
A Madras Boat for crossing Surfs.
Scope & Content:
A Madras boat at sea with 4 men at oars. Another pair of figures on a raft are in the distance. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘A Madras Boat for crossing Surfs.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item