Plan of the Temple at Srirangam c.1800
Pen and ink with watercolour over pencil | 49.5 x 36.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 930165
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A ground plan of the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu. This is one of three related architectural drawings in the Royal Collection (see also RCINs 930166 and 930167) drawn in pen-and-ink and wash by local south Indian draughtsmen in the service of the East India Company. They were commissioned by Colin MacKenzie, the first Surveyor-General of India as part of the Company's project to survey Southern India under British rule.
Provenance
Acquired by George III.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Pen and ink with watercolour over pencil
Measurements
49.5 x 36.3 cm (whole object)
Other number(s)
RL 30165Alternative title(s)
Plan of the famous Pagoda of Seringham [sic], near Fritchinopoly, drawn by a genloo as well as the elevation [930166] which most faithfully represents the Gateway No.81 in the Plan. [Historic Title]
