EDEN, EMILY
PORTRAITS OF THE PRINCES & PEOPLE OF INDIA
First Original Deluxe EditionYear: 1844
Size: 52.6 x 45.5 cm (20.7 x 17.9 inches)
Published by J. Dickson & Son 1844., Folio.
No. of Illustrations: 28 Illustrations on 24 Lithographic Plates
28 views on 24 hand-colored lithographic plates and one hand colored lithographic title vignette heightened with gum Arabic, plates tipped on card as issued in original hand colored deluxe edition, lithograph list of plates, Images generally very clean.
Text for each plate is laid on the back of each plate, as issued in deluxe edition.
Emily Eden, sister of the then Governor General Lord Auckland. She had a unique opportunity to draw the people of India when she and her sister, Fanny, accompanied their brother on his long tour up-country from Calcutta to meet Ranjit Singh, ruler of Punjab. The Tour lasted from 1837 to 1840. Her water colours were lithographed by Lowes Dickson and published by J. Dickinson in 1844 entitled 'Princes and People on India'. She had a unique opportunity when Ranjit Singh gave her a personal sitting for making his portrait.
Most of the women going to India had received instructions in water color drawing and many were highly skilled, Aristocratic Emily Eden was outstanding among them.
BINDING: Later maroon half calf over pinkish moire cloth - half leather binding, title in gilt on cover and spine. Extremely Fine coloring probably by Eden herself.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
About Artist
Emily Eden (1797 - 1869)
Born into a family of aristocrats Emily Eden was a reputed poet, novelist and artist from London. Eden, along with her sister, accompanied their brother, Lord George Auckland, to India who was appointed as Governor-General from 1835-42. His position…...Read More
This is an auction of pre-owned and old items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use.
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The conserved plates with paper strip reinforcement are detailed as follows:
List of plates or Index - Restored at ¾ x 15 cm (lower left) and ¾ x 6 cm (lower right)
Plate 2: Maharaja Shree Singh - Restored at ¾ x 16.5 cm (lower left) and ¾ x 6 cm (lower right)
Plate 6: The Raja of Putteealla - Restored at ¾ x 16.5 cm (lower left) and ¾ x 5 cm (lower right)
Plate 9: The Hindustane Horseman of the Sikh - Restored at ¾ x 17 cm (lower left) and ¾ x 5 cm (lower right)
Plate 19: Putab Singh - Restored at ¾ x 15 cm (lower left) and ¾ x 5 cm (lower right)
Plate 22: Group of Tibet Tartars - Restored at ¾ x 17 cm (lower left) and ¾ x 5 cm (lower right)
All other plates and mounting cards remain completely intact. This is a rare and well- preserved copy, with only minimal conservation, and is recommended for careful handling due to its size and value.
This is an auction of pre-owned and old items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use.
We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid.
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