George Francis White
George Francis White (1808–1898) was a colonel in the British Army who served in the British Raj.[1] He was also an amateur artist and while stationed in India produced a book of engravings and sketches called, Views in India, Chiefly among the Himalaya Mountains.[2][3]
Many of White's drawings were taken up by professional artists such as J. M. W. Turner, Cotman, Cox, Copley Fielding, Henry Martens, Prout, and developed into full-scale works.[2][4]
After serving in India from 1825 to 1846, he returned to England and became the Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary.
Gallery
[edit]- Battle of Mudki 1845, by Henry Martens 1849
- The Battle of Sobraon 1846, Martens after White
- The Storming of Mooltan, 1849, again by Martens
- Valley of the Dhoon, Himalaya c.1850
- The Qutb Shahi Tombs
- Source of the River Jumna
References
[edit]- ^ "'View near Jubberah in the Himalayas', Lt-Col George Francis White, 1829". Tate.
- ^ a b "Col. George Francis White (1808-1898)". www.christies.com.
- ^ "Colonel George Francis White, View of the Himalays (sic) from Mt Tyne, 1829". Grosvenor Gallery.
- ^ "Collections Online | British Museum". www.britishmuseum.org.
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