[A View of Barrackpore House, with the Reach of the River.]
Drawn by James B. Fraser. Engraved by Rob.t Havell Jun.r 79 Newman Str.t Oxford Str. [London, Published for the Proprietor by Mess.rs Rodwell & Martin, New Bond Street, March 1 1825.] Coloured aquatint. Sheet 305 x 470mm (12 x 14½"). Trimmed within plate, title and publication line exised. some surface wear. From a series of views showing Calcutta life in the early 19th century, 'Views of Calcutta and its Environs", by James Baillie Fraser (1783-1856). Fraser, an amateur artist, banker and merchant was based in Calcutta from 1813 to 1820. His famous series of views of Calcutta record the topography of this metropolis during the most dynamic period of its history. He was influenced by other artists working in Calcutta including George Chinnery and William Havell. The publication of these views was begun by Rodwell and Martin in 1824, publishers of his 'Views in the Himalaya Mountains' in 1820, but completed and extended by Smith, Elder by 1826. Abbey: 494.
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