%20-%204_BH_WB_8.jpg "View from near the sluice of Fort William and of Esplanade Row in the distance that runs east-west to the north of the Maidan, Calcutta, 1794")
This is a view from near the sluice of Fort William. In the distance of this view, we can see Esplanade Row. Esplanade Row runs east-west to the north of the Maidan, an open space at the centre of Calcutta. By the close of the eighteenth century, Esplanade Row was the location of numerous public buildings. (BH/WB/8)
%20-%205_BH_WB_2.jpg "View of Esplanade Row, which runs east-west to the north of the Maidan, from the river to the Council House, Calcutta, 1794")
This is a view of Esplanade Row from the river to the Council House in Calcutta. Esplanade Row runs east-west to the north of the Maidan, an open space in which the new Fort William was built in 1757. By the end of the eighteenth century, Esplanade Row was the location of numerous public buildings including the new Court House, the Supreme Court, the Council House, the Mint and the old Government House. Four years after this view was etched, Marquis Wellesley built the new Government House here. (BH/WB/2)
%20-%206_BH_WB_4.jpg "South view of the Council House and old Government House, situated next to each other in Esplanade Row, Calcutta, 1794")
This is the south view of the Council House and Government House in Calcutta. The old Government House, built in 1767, and the new Council House, built in 1764, were situated next to each other in Esplanade Row. The old Government House did not become the official residence of the Governor-General until 1773, but had been used by the Government before this date. This building was replaced by the new Government House in 1789, which was commissioned by Marquis Wellesley on his appointment as Governor-General of Calcutta and located on the same site. In 1800, the new Council House was also demolished. (BH/WB/4)
%20-%207_BH_FJ_1.jpg "View of premises of the firm of coachmakers, Steuart and Company, located behind the old Court House, Calcutta, 1795")
This is a view of buildings in Calcutta based on an original drawing made for James Steuart, who was head of a firm of coachmakers in Calcutta. The premises of his firm, Steuart and Company, are seen here, located behind the old Court House where they remained from 1783 to 1907. (The old Court House was knocked down in 1792, allowing a clear view down the old Court House Street). As there were few suitable roads, the demand for coaches was relatively low. Instead, the company made palanquins and even elephant harnesses. It has been suggested that Francois Baltazard Solvyns, the artist from Antwerp who was in Calcutta from 1791, may have executed the original drawing. He is known to have painted palanquins made by Steuart's firm. (BH/FJ/1)
%20-%208_BH_TD_16.jpg "View of neo-classical public buildings flanking the north side of the Esplanade, including the Council House, Calcutta, 1797")
This is a view of neo-classical public buildings in Calcutta. By the end of the 18th century, Calcutta had become a flourishing city with many neo-classical public buildings flanking the north side of the Esplanade. The Council House was erected in 1764, and served originally both for the meetings of the Company's Council, which ran the affairs of Bengal, and also as the Governor's residence. (BH/TD/16)
- Views of Calcutta, Part 4
- Views of Calcutta, Part 6 (Coming Soon)
- Baul song at Kolkata Book Fair 2016
- Launch of hot air balloon during the 'The Story Of Kites' event 2011
- Join Nostalgia Kolkata group on Facebook
- Connect with Nostalgia Kolkata on Twitter
- Subscribe to Nostalgia Kolkata channel on Youtube
No comments:
Post a Comment