Two views of the Former British Residency, Hyderabad

Details

English School, 19th century
Two views of the Former British Residency, Hyderabad
each inscribed 'North Front'; and 'South Front' (on the reverse)
pen and black ink and watercolour
16¾ x 25 3/8in. (42.6 x 64.5cm.) (2)

Provenance

Paul F. Walter; Christie's, 25 May 1995, lot 53.

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Lot Essay

The Palladian style Residence at Hyderabad was built by James Achilles Kirkpatrick (1764-1805) who assumed the position of British Resident after the death of his brother. It was designed by Lt. Samuel Russell of the Madras Engineers (son of the Royal Academician, John Russell).

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