Set of two prints with views of Delhi
a) Major John Luard
Hindoo Ruin, Dheli
Circa 1832-38
Later hand-coloured lithograph on paper
Print Size: 7.5 x 9.75 in (19.1 x 24.8 cm)
Sheet Size: 8.25 x 10.75 in (21.2 x 27.5 cm)
Plate 35 from Views in India, Saint Helena and Car Nicobar, drawn from nature and on stone by John Luard, London: Dickinson, 1838
b) Major John Luard
Toglakabadi
Circa 1832-38
Later hand-coloured lithograph on paper
Print Size: 7 x 9.75 in (17.5 x 24.9 cm)
Sheet Size: 7.75 x 10.5 in (19.6 x 26.9 cm)
Plate 26 from Views in India, Saint Helena and Car Nicobar, drawn from nature and on stone by John Luard, London: Dickinson, 1838
A distinguished military officer, John Luard served both as a Lieutenant at Waterloo and as a Captain at Bhurtpore in 1825. Author of History of the Dress of the British Soldier, Luard was considered one of the most talented of the many amateur artists who depicted India. (India Observed: India as Viewed by British Artists, London: Victoria & Albert Museum, 1982, pp. 142-43)
(Set of two)
These works will be shipped unframed
NON-EXPORTABLE