Antiquarian Books, Maps, Prints & Photographs II Antiquarian Books, Maps, Prints & Photographs II JAMES FORBES (1749 - 1819)
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Ten Engravings from Oriental Memoirs by James Forbes, all relating to Gujarat, Published in London in 1834. Each measuring 32 x 25 cms individually mounted.
1. A Brahmin Woman of Distinction in Guzerat [drawn 1781]
2. Small Temple on the Bank of the Nerbudda [drawn 1778]
3. A Banian Tree, Consecrated for worship in a Guzerat Village [drawn 1781]
4. Shah Bhaug, a Summer Palace built by the Emperor Shah Jehan, on the Banks of the Sabermatty [drawn 1781]
5. A Gracia Cheiftain or Rajah, with the Suarree or Usual Attendants, from a drawing by Baron de Montalembert, 1783
6. Bridge over the river Biswamintree, near Brodera [drawn 1783]
7. View of the Water Temple in the Gardens of Dil Gusha, or “Expansion of the Heart” at Cambay [drawn 1781]
8. The Jumma Musjia, or Grand Mosque of Ahmedabad [drawn 1781]
9. Scenery among the Sacred Hindoo graves near Ch
10. andode [drawn 1782]
11. Scene on the Banks of the Nerbudda near Chandode [drawn 1782]