William Prinsep (1784-1874)

Government House, and the south-west gateway, from the Esplanade, Calcutta

Details

William Prinsep (1784-1874)
Government House, and the south-west gateway, from the Esplanade, Calcutta
signed and dated 'Wm Prinsep 1815-1835' (on the reverse)
watercolour and scratching out
11.1/8 x 17.3/8 in. (28.2 x 44.2 cm.)

Provenance

By descent from the artist to the present owner.

Lot Essay

The gateways, based on Robert Adam's archways at Syon House, London, were completed by 1802, when the new Government House was first used for official purposes.
For a note on the artist, see previous lot.

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