A busy street scene in India

Details

William Prinsep (1794-1874)
A busy street scene in India
signed with initials and dated 'Feb 1858 WP' (lower right)
pencil and watercolour
8 x 10 in. (20.2 x 25.6 cm.)

Provenance

Ella Prinsep, O.B.E. and by descent in the family until
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 9 November 1993, lot 145.

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Lot Essay

William Prinsep was part of a large family of artists who worked in India. He was the fifth son of John Prinsep, and worked for the House of Palmer and Co., a firm of bankers and merchants. Prinsep was taught by George Chinnery and painted landscapes, figures and the architecture of Calcutta.

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