Lord Hastings's journal of his travels from Calcutta to the Punjab in 1814-1815 records the events and views of this journey accompanied by 200 large watercolour illustrations by Sita Ram. This book includes an edited version of the journal charting his passage through the India of the early nineteenth century. Though Sita Ram's picturesque paintings were a sharp departure from the accurate 'Company' views of Indian monuments, they nonetheless revealed his eye for architectural detail. Taking the readers along as part of Lord Hastings's party, J. P. Losty brings alive the seventeen - month long expedition in a flotilla of 220 boats from Barrackpore past Patna, Benares, Allahabad and Cawnpore, and then overland to Lucknow, Delhi and the Punjab, through Sita Ram's never-before-published paintings of Colonial India.

Sita Ram's Painted Views of India /anglais

Arts & Photography

Losty, J.P.

History & Criticism

Thames&Hudson

Mughal India: Art, Culture and Empire

Published to accompany a major British Library exhibition, Mughal India showcases the British Library’s extensive collection of illustrated manuscripts and paintings commissioned by Mughal emperors and other officials. Depicting the splendor and vibrant color of Mughal life, the exquisitely decorated works span four centuries, from the foundation of the Mughal dynasty by Babur in the sixteenth century, through the heights of the empire and the “Great” Mughal emperors of the seventeenth century, into the decline and eventual collapse in the nineteenth century.           The lavish artworks cover a variety of subject matter, from scenes of courtly life to illustrations of works of literature. The development of a Mughal style of art can be traced through the illustrations and paintings, as can the influence of European styles. Many of these works have never before been published, and combined here with the engaging narrative of two experts who place each image within its historical and art historical context, they serve to provide us with a beautiful and illuminating view of the art and culture of Mughal India.

Roy, Malini

British Library

Published to accompany a major British Library exhibition, Mughal India showcases the British Library’s extensive collection of illustrated manuscripts and paintings commissioned by Mughal emperors and other officials. Depicting the splendor and vibrant color of Mughal life, the exquisitely decorated works span four centuries, from the foundation of the Mughal dynasty by Babur in the sixteenth century, through the heights of the empire and the “Great” Mughal emperors of the seventeenth century, into the decline and eventual collapse in the nineteenth century. The lavish artworks cover a variety of subject matter, from scenes of courtly life to illustrations of works of literature. The development of a Mughal style of art can be traced through the illustrations and paintings, as can the influence of European styles. Many of these works have never before been published, and combined here with the engaging narrative of two experts who place each image within its historical and art historical context, they serve to provide us with a beautiful and illuminating view of the art and culture of Mughal India.

The Indian miniature collection of the American film director James Ivory in a beautifully illustrated book.

Indian Miniatures from the James Ivory Collection

Reference

Frahcesco Galloway (Acc)

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

Botanisches Zentralblatt; Referierendes Organ Fur Das Gesamtgebiet Der Botanik (German Edition)

History

Europe

BiblioLife

Superbly produced and splendidly illustrated, A Mystical Realm of Love is an important addition to the study of Pahari painting. A major work of scholarship, this welcome new publication also gives readers unparalleled access to one of the most outstanding collections of its kind. Eva and Konrad Seitz have put together over many years an outstanding collection of some of the most famous and important of all 18th century Pahari paintings, including miniatures commissioned by the Rajput rulers of the Punjab Hill states (1650-1850).This profusely illustrated book with meticulous research by J.P. Losty (curator emeritus British Library), designed by Misha Anikst and published by Francesca Galloway, London, gives the reader the opportunity to see the collection in its entirety. Pahari paintings have been the focus of Eva and Konrad Seitz’s collection since the couple first went to India in the late 1960s for Konrad to take up his position as a young diplomat at the German embassy in Delhi. They were drawn to Rajput paintings (Indian miniatures from the Hindu schools of North India and Rajasthan) which were then available in Delhi and Mumbai, and later in New York, as several princely collections were being dispersed. Eva and Konrad were part of a small group of pioneer collectors who recognised the importance of Rajput painting at a time when Mughal and Persian painting was far more sought after in the West. The Seitz collection lures you into the enchanted domain of the Hindu gods, their epics and the never-ending trials and tribulations of divine and erotic love. What attracted and intrigued Seitz to Rajput paintings in particular was their ability to induce in the viewer a kind of poetic trance – which he saw as distinct from a more Western tradition of descriptive realism. A Mystical Realm of Love is not only an opportunity to explore Pahari painting through one couple’s lifelong passion and dedication to the subject, but represents a major addition to the scholarship through Losty’s pioneering research. He attempts a new approach in documenting their role as parts of illustrated manuscripts of religious and poetic texts, and also puts forward a revised view of the development and chronology of Pahari painting.

A Mystical Realm of Love: Pahari Paintings from the Eva and Konrad Seitz Collection

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

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Made in 1846, the five meter long painting commonly known as 'The Delhi Panorama' by the famous topographical artist Mazhar Ali Khan is the finest artistic rendering of Shahjahanabad ever made.

Delhi 360°: Mazhar Ali Khan's View from Lahore Gate

ROLI-BOOKS

Made in 1846, the five meter long painting commonly known as 'The Delhi Panorama' by the famous topographical artist Mazhar Ali Khan is the finest artistic rendering of Shahjahanabad ever made.

Delhi 360: Mazhar Ali Khan's View from Lahore Gate

A facsimile edition of the much-acclaimed exhibition Mughal India: Art, Culture and Empire, curated by the British Library, London, The Mughals: Life, Art and Culture, brought to Delhi by Roli Books in collaboration with the British Library and IGNCA, showcases an extensive collection of illustrated manuscripts and paintings that depict the splendour and vibrant colour of Mughal life. From scenes of country life, including lively hunting parties and formal portraits of emperors, to illustrating of works of literature which manage to convey complex storylines in a single image, many of these works have never been published.Some of the rare exhibits on display include: Shah Jahan's recipe book, Notebook of Fragrance, an 18th century manuscript Book of Affairs of Love by Rai Anand Ram Muklis, Reminiscences of Imperial Delhi by Sir Thomas Metcafe, illustrated by Mazhar Ali Khan, a route map from Delhi to Qandahar, an earliest India Atlas, a map of Delhi, a riverfront map of Agra, a bird s-eye view of Red Fort Delhi, and some of the extraordinary portraits as well as Mughal miniatures.IntroductionFounding of the Mughal EmpireThe Mughal EmperorsLife in Mughal IndiaThe Art of PaintingReligionLiteratureScience and MedicineDecline of the EmpireList of ExhibitsIndex

The Mughals: Life, Art and Culture: Mughal Manuscripts and Paintings in the British Library

Falconer, John

Sims-Williams, Ursula

Waley, Dr. Muhammad Isa

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Sita Ram's Painted Views of India /anglais

Mughal India: Art, Culture and Empire

Mughal India: Art, Culture and Empire

Indian Miniatures from the James Ivory Collection

Botanisches Zentralblatt; Referierendes Organ Fur Das Gesamtgebiet Der Botanik (German Edition)

Botanisches Zentralblatt; Referierendes Organ Fur Das Gesamtgebiet Der Botanik (German Edition)

A Mystical Realm of Love: Pahari Paintings from the Eva and Konrad Seitz Collection

Delhi 360°: Mazhar Ali Khan's View from Lahore Gate

Delhi 360: Mazhar Ali Khan's View from Lahore Gate

The Mughals: Life, Art and Culture: Mughal Manuscripts and Paintings in the British Library