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West Bengal Collection

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: The Maharani of Koch Bihar, West Bengal, India, 1893. Artist: W&D Downey

The Maharani of Koch Bihar, West Bengal, India, 1893. Artist: W&D Downey
The Maharani of Koch Bihar, West Bengal, India, 1893. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, fourth series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne, 1893)

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Calcutta, from Garden house reach, 1835. Creator: William Daniell

Calcutta, from Garden house reach, 1835. Creator: William Daniell
Calcutta, from Garden house reach, 1835. From " The Oriental Annual, or Scenes in India", by William Daniell, R.A. [Bull and Churton, London, 1835]

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Sir Stuart (Steuart) Baileys Statue, Dalhousie Square, Calcutta, c1910

Sir Stuart (Steuart) Baileys Statue, Dalhousie Square, Calcutta, c1910. Sir Steuart Colvin Bayley (1836-1925) was a British civil servant and Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal from 1887-1890

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: The Writers Buildings, Calcutta (image 3 of 3), 1812. Creators: Thomas Daniell, William Daniell

The Writers Buildings, Calcutta (image 3 of 3), 1812. Creators: Thomas Daniell, William Daniell
The Writers Buildings, Calcutta (image 3 of 3), 1812. Series: Oriental Scenery; Edition: Quarto Prints

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Nawab Mir Jafar Khan (reigned 1704-1726), between 1760 and 1775. Creator: Unknown

Nawab Mir Jafar Khan (reigned 1704-1726), between 1760 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
Nawab Mir Jafar Khan (reigned 1704-1726), between 1760 and 1775

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Wedding Procession: Bride Under a Canopy, c1800. Creator: Unknown

Wedding Procession: Bride Under a Canopy, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Wedding Procession: Bride Under a Canopy, c1800

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Religious Procession: Durga, c1800. Creator: Unknown

Religious Procession: Durga, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Religious Procession: Durga, c1800

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Religious Procession: Kartikkeya, c1800. Creator: Unknown

Religious Procession: Kartikkeya, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Religious Procession: Kartikkeya, c1800

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Religious Procession: Kali, c1800. Creator: Unknown

Religious Procession: Kali, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Religious Procession: Kali, c1800

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Wedding Procession: Groom on a Horse, c1800. Creator: Unknown

Wedding Procession: Groom on a Horse, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Wedding Procession: Groom on a Horse, c1800

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Dancing Girls at a Court, c1850. Creator: Unknown

Dancing Girls at a Court, c1850. Creator: Unknown
Dancing Girls at a Court, c1850

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Prince Hunting with Cheetah, 1764 or earlier. Creator: Unknown

Prince Hunting with Cheetah, 1764 or earlier. Creator: Unknown
Prince Hunting with Cheetah, 1764 or earlier

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: The Planetary Deity Brihaspati (Jupiter), c1800. Creator: Unknown

The Planetary Deity Brihaspati (Jupiter), c1800. Creator: Unknown
The Planetary Deity Brihaspati (Jupiter), c1800

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Woman Holding a Sparkler, c1760. Creator: Unknown

Woman Holding a Sparkler, c1760. Creator: Unknown
Woman Holding a Sparkler, c1760

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Calligraphy (verso), between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown

Calligraphy (verso), between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
Calligraphy (verso), between 1750 and 1775

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Moonlight Serenade (image 1 of 2), between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown

Moonlight Serenade (image 1 of 2), between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
Moonlight Serenade (image 1 of 2), between 1750 and 1775

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Rama Kills Vali, Folio from the 'Impey' Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between c1770 and c1775

Rama Kills Vali, Folio from the "Impey" Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between c1770 and c1775

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Jatayu's Attempt to Foil Sita's Abduction, Folio from a Vaidehisha Vilasa... between 1875 and 1900

Jatayu's Attempt to Foil Sita's Abduction, Folio from a Vaidehisha Vilasa... between 1875 and 1900
Jatayu's Attempt to Foil Sita's Abduction, Folio from a Vaidehisha Vilasa (The Story of Sita), between 1875 and 1900

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: A Hand Holding Prawns, between 1875 and 1900. Creator: Unknown

A Hand Holding Prawns, between 1875 and 1900. Creator: Unknown
A Hand Holding Prawns, between 1875 and 1900

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Designs from the Adina Mosque, Pandua, West Bengal, 1812. Creator: Unknown

Designs from the Adina Mosque, Pandua, West Bengal, 1812. Creator: Unknown
Designs from the Adina Mosque, Pandua, West Bengal, 1812

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: The Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890. The Battle of Plassey, a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Kurukulla Dancing in Her Mountain Grotto... (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century

Kurukulla Dancing in Her Mountain Grotto... (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century
Kurukulla Dancing in Her Mountain Grotto: Folio from a Manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: The Chin-Lushai Expedition--The Meean Mir Coolie Corps at Calcutta Waiting to be Shipped, 1890

The Chin-Lushai Expedition--The Meean Mir Coolie Corps at Calcutta Waiting to be Shipped, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Chin-Lushai Expedition--The Meean Mir Coolie Corps at Calcutta Waiting to be Shipped, 1890

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Toy Cart with Grimacing Potbellied Dwarf (Yaksha), 1st century B. C. Creator: Unknown

Toy Cart with Grimacing Potbellied Dwarf (Yaksha), 1st century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Toy Cart with Grimacing Potbellied Dwarf (Yaksha), 1st century B.C

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Toy Cart with Elephant, 1st century B. C. -1st century A. D. Creator: Unknown

Toy Cart with Elephant, 1st century B. C. -1st century A. D. Creator: Unknown
Toy Cart with Elephant, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea), Company School, c. 1780 / 1820. Creator: Unknown

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea), Company School, c. 1780 / 1820. Creator: Unknown
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea), Company School, c. 1780/1820

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Amorous Couple (Mithuna) with Parrot, 1st century B. C. Creator: Unknown

Amorous Couple (Mithuna) with Parrot, 1st century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Amorous Couple (Mithuna) with Parrot, 1st century B.C

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Taxi cabs in Howrah City, West Bengal, India, 2019. Creator: Unknown

Taxi cabs in Howrah City, West Bengal, India, 2019. Creator: Unknown
Taxi cabs in Howrah City, West Bengal, India, 2019

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Ashok Leyland truck in West Bengal, India, 2019. Creator: Unknown

Ashok Leyland truck in West Bengal, India, 2019. Creator: Unknown
Ashok Leyland truck in West Bengal, India, 2019

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Lovers on a garden terrace; musicians and attendants, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Lovers on a garden terrace; musicians and attendants, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Lovers on a garden terrace; musicians and attendants, 18th century

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Calcutta - Arrival of the new Governor-General, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Calcutta - Arrival of the new Governor-General, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Calcutta - Arrival of the new Governor-General, 1844. The view here given of Calcutta is taken from the water-gate of Fort William, and exhibits the face of the town

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: St. Pauls Cathedral, Calcutta, 1845. Creator: Josiah Wood Whymper

St. Pauls Cathedral, Calcutta, 1845. Creator: Josiah Wood Whymper
St. Pauls Cathedral, Calcutta, 1845. New Victorian Gothic church in India....the architect is Colonel Forbes, of the Engineers. The style of architecture is Gothic, or, as Mr

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: The Banquet in the Hall, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Banquet in the Hall, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Banquet in the Hall, 1844. Dinner in honour of Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough, who was Governor-General of India between 1842 and 1844. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Farewell Dinner to Lord Ellenborough - The Town Hall, Calcutta, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Farewell Dinner to Lord Ellenborough - The Town Hall, Calcutta, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Farewell Dinner to Lord Ellenborough - The Town Hall, Calcutta, 1844. Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough, was Governor-General of India between 1842 and 1844

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: The Grand Staircase, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Grand Staircase, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Staircase, 1844. The grand staircase of the Town Hall in Calcutta [Kolkata], decorated with flags, in honour of Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: [The St. Pauls Cathedral, Calcutta], 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill

[The St. Pauls Cathedral, Calcutta], 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
[The St. Pauls Cathedral, Calcutta], 1850s

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Scotch Kirk, Calcutta, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill

Scotch Kirk, Calcutta, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
Scotch Kirk, Calcutta, 1850s

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: [Shipping in the Hooghly near Fort, Calcutta], 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill

[Shipping in the Hooghly near Fort, Calcutta], 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
[Shipping in the Hooghly near Fort, Calcutta], 1850s

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: [Ochterlony Monument, Calcutta], 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill

[Ochterlony Monument, Calcutta], 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
[Ochterlony Monument, Calcutta], 1850s

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Kidderpore Church, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill

Kidderpore Church, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
Kidderpore Church, 1850s

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: [Burmese Pagoda in the Eden Gardens, Calcutta], 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill

[Burmese Pagoda in the Eden Gardens, Calcutta], 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
[Burmese Pagoda in the Eden Gardens, Calcutta], 1850s

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Grand Entrance to the Government House, Calcutta, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill

Grand Entrance to the Government House, Calcutta, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
Grand Entrance to the Government House, Calcutta, 1850s

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Gate Leading into Our House, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill

Gate Leading into Our House, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
Gate Leading into Our House, 1850s

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Outram Institute, Calcutta, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill

Outram Institute, Calcutta, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
Outram Institute, Calcutta, 1850s

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Dum Dum House—Built by Lord Clive, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill

Dum Dum House—Built by Lord Clive, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
Dum Dum House--Built by Lord Clive, 1850s

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Gateway to Government House, Calcutta, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill

Gateway to Government House, Calcutta, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
Gateway to Government House, Calcutta, 1850s

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: Lord Hardinges Monument, Calcutta, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill

Lord Hardinges Monument, Calcutta, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
Lord Hardinges Monument, Calcutta, 1850s

Background imageWest Bengal Collection: View From Our Garden, Dum Dum, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill

View From Our Garden, Dum Dum, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
View From Our Garden, Dum Dum, 1850s



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