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Near Currah, on the River Ganges (Abbey 420 no.22; Archer I, pl.21) Near the Fort of Currah, on the River Ganges (Abbey 420 no.77; Archer III, pl.1)
View from the Ruins of the Fort of Currah, on the River Ganges (Abbey 420 no.97; Archer III, pl.21)
hand-coloured aquatints, November 1796, August 1801, April 1803.[the first watermarked '1794', the second 'J.Whatman 1809'] the first view on thick paper mounted on a slightly larger sheet, the others on thick paper, the first with light surface soiling to margins, the second slightly spotted
P.490 x 655mm.; 485 x 655mm.; 480 x 660mm.
20 December 1788: "From Shawnpoor to Currah, the banks are exceedingly picturesque, spotted with a great Variety of Building". Kara was a sacred Hindu site. Conquered by the Muslims in 1194, it became a seat of government until the present fort and city of Allahabad were founded by Akbar in 1583. The ruins of the old city stretch over the river bank for over 2 miles. (3)
View from the Ruins of the Fort of Currah, on the River Ganges (Abbey 420 no.97; Archer III, pl.21)
hand-coloured aquatints, November 1796, August 1801, April 1803.[the first watermarked '1794', the second 'J.Whatman 1809'] the first view on thick paper mounted on a slightly larger sheet, the others on thick paper, the first with light surface soiling to margins, the second slightly spotted
P.490 x 655mm.; 485 x 655mm.; 480 x 660mm.
20 December 1788: "From Shawnpoor to Currah, the banks are exceedingly picturesque, spotted with a great Variety of Building". Kara was a sacred Hindu site. Conquered by the Muslims in 1194, it became a seat of government until the present fort and city of Allahabad were founded by Akbar in 1583. The ruins of the old city stretch over the river bank for over 2 miles. (3)