细节
Near Currah, on the River Ganges
Near the Fort of Currah, on the River Ganges
View from the Ruins of the Fort of Currah, on the River Ganges
hand-coloured aquatints, November 1796, August 1801, April 1803[the first watermarked '1794', the second 'J.Whatman 1809'] on thick paper, the third with light spotting
P.535 x 725mm.; 525 x 740mm.; 525 x 740mm.
20 December 1788: "From Shawnpoor to Currah, the banks are exceedingly picturesque, spotted with a great Variety of Building". Kara was a sacred Hindu site. Conquered by the Muslims in 1194, it became a seat of government until the present fort and city of Allahabad were founded by Akbar in 1583. The ruins of the old city stretch over the river bank for over 2 miles.
Near the Fort of Currah, on the River Ganges
View from the Ruins of the Fort of Currah, on the River Ganges
hand-coloured aquatints, November 1796, August 1801, April 1803[the first watermarked '1794', the second 'J.Whatman 1809'] on thick paper, the third with light spotting
P.535 x 725mm.; 525 x 740mm.; 525 x 740mm.
20 December 1788: "From Shawnpoor to Currah, the banks are exceedingly picturesque, spotted with a great Variety of Building". Kara was a sacred Hindu site. Conquered by the Muslims in 1194, it became a seat of government until the present fort and city of Allahabad were founded by Akbar in 1583. The ruins of the old city stretch over the river bank for over 2 miles.