Jahangir , 1569-1627, Kings and rulers, Kings and rulers--Mugol Empire--Pictorial works, Animal fighting in art--Elephants, Miniature painting, Mogul Empire
Miniature depicting a moment of royal entertainment: two mounted men - one of the riders is actually falling - control the elephants, as they fight... Show moreMiniature depicting a moment of royal entertainment: two mounted men - one of the riders is actually falling - control the elephants, as they fight before an audience. Servants hold fireworks on poles, prepared to help direct the elephant if necessary. Emperor Jahangir (r.1605–27) overlooks the scene from the balcony at Agra Fort. Title and date devised by Library staff. The miniature is laid down on gold speckled pink card between gold and polychrome borders. Inscription signature on the margin below "جهانگیر عمل مرکلان [...]". On the verso of the cardboard two erased stamps. On the verso of an additional cardboard now removed manuscript note "Jahangir contemplant un combat d'éléphant du fort d'Âgrâ. École Moghole. Delhi, fin 17e siècle (succession Essayan)" Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2017.0023 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26744892 BIB-ID: 2850335 Probably part of the property of Kevork Loris Essayan (1897-1981), son-in-law of the British-Armenian businessman and art collector Calouste Gulbenkian (1869–1955) and trustee of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Show less
by Marius Maxwell ; preface by Sidney F. Harmer ; illustrated from photographs by the author. Includes index. Also issued online. Show moreby Marius Maxwell ; preface by Sidney F. Harmer ; illustrated from photographs by the author. Includes index. Also issued online. Show less
taken from the manuscript and designs of Captain Thomas Williamson ... ; the drawins by Samuel Howitt. Added t.p., engraved. Main Heritage Shelves... Show moretaken from the manuscript and designs of Captain Thomas Williamson ... ; the drawins by Samuel Howitt. Added t.p., engraved. Main Heritage Shelves General SK235 .W55 1807 Book vol.2 Item-ID: i23164748 BIB-ID: 2451580 Show less
taken from the manuscript and designs of Captain Thomas Williamson ... ; the drawins by Samuel Howitt. Added t.p., engraved. Main Heritage Shelves... Show moretaken from the manuscript and designs of Captain Thomas Williamson ... ; the drawins by Samuel Howitt. Added t.p., engraved. Main Heritage Shelves General SK235 .W55 1807 Book vol.1 Item-ID: i23164736 BIB-ID: 2451580 Show less
Babar, Babar, Children's stories, French, Children's stories, French--Translations into English, Elephants, Elephants--Juvenile fiction, Elephants, Elephants--Fiction, PZ7.B828428 St 1961, 843/.912
An orphaned baby elephant goes to live in the city with an old lady who gives him everything he wants, but he eventually returns to the forest... Show moreAn orphaned baby elephant goes to live in the city with an old lady who gives him everything he wants, but he eventually returns to the forest where he is crowned king of the elephants. Jean de Brunhoff ; translated from the French by Merle S. Haas. Originally published: New York : Random House, c1933. Main Compact Juvenile-Picture Books JP Bru Book Item-ID: i17568079 BIB-ID: 1597134 Translated to English from French. Show less
by Marius Maxwell ; preface by Sidney F. Harmer ; illustrated from photographs by the author. Includes index. Main Heritage Shelves General QH245 .M3... Show moreby Marius Maxwell ; preface by Sidney F. Harmer ; illustrated from photographs by the author. Includes index. Main Heritage Shelves General QH245 .M3 1924 Book Item-ID: i1018000x BIB-ID: 1019636 Also issued online. Show less
