Charles George Nicholls (fl. 1792-1818)

Bhoramedeo, near where the Gagra issues (illustrated); and Sketch of the Tea Works at Kanpur

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Charles George Nicholls (fl. 1792-1818)
Bhoramedeo, near where the Gagra issues (illustrated); and Sketch of the Tea Works at Kanpur
one signed 'C.G.Nicholls del^t.' (lower right, in the margin) and inscribed 'BURRUMDEO near where the GAGRA issues./in Nepaul.' (in the margin); the other signed 'C.G. Nicholls' (lower right) and inscribed 'Sketch of the Tee Works at Caunpoor in lat:26^O.30^o.' (in the margin)
one pencil, pen and ink and watercolour; the other pencil and watercolour, heightened with white; within the artist's black-lined border; unframed
8¼ x 9¾ in. (21 x 24.7 cm.)
a pair (2)

Lot Essay

Kanpur, (previously known as Cawnpore) is the largest city in Uttar Pradesh. During the 1857 mutiny the city was the headquarters of a large Indian garrison. The exhausted forces, led by Sir High Wheeler, surrendered to Nana Sahib, only to be brutally massacred at Sati Chanra Ghat. Over 100 women and children were imprisoned in a small room and just before the relief arrived they were murdered and thrown down a well.

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