Album of topographical views in India
Watercolour
March 1858 (made)
March 1858 (made)
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Watercolour drawing with pencil notes from an album of topographical views in India. The album consists of 48 pages (2 cut in half) of cream wove paper bound in boards, covered in dark green cloth, quarter leather with leather ties, and marbled end papers. The watercolours are all stuck in (apart from one loose). Most pages are inscribed with the title and date.
The album bears a label reading 'Martin. Binder. Calcutta'.
The album bears a label reading 'Martin. Binder. Calcutta'.
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Materials and techniques | Watercolour, pencil, pen and ink and wash |
Brief description | Watercolour drawing of flower necklaces given at the Rajah's visit to Mysore, from an album of topographical views in India by Lady Charlotte Canning (1817- 1861). British School, 1858. |
Physical description | Watercolour drawing with pencil notes from an album of topographical views in India. The album consists of 48 pages (2 cut in half) of cream wove paper bound in boards, covered in dark green cloth, quarter leather with leather ties, and marbled end papers. The watercolours are all stuck in (apart from one loose). Most pages are inscribed with the title and date. The album bears a label reading 'Martin. Binder. Calcutta'. |
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Credit line | The Lady Bettine Abingdon Collection. Bequeathed by Mrs T. R. P. Hole. |
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Accession number | E.1128-1987 |
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Record created | July 27, 2000 |
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