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Interior view of St Jamess Church, Delhi, c. 1836 (w / c)
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Interior view of St Jamess Church, Delhi, c. 1836 (w / c)
5929364 Interior view of St Jamess Church, Delhi, c.1836 (w/c) by Khan, Mazhar Ali (fl.c.1836); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Interior view of St Jamess Church, Delhi, 1836 (c).
Watercolour on European paper, by a Company artist, Delhi, 1836 (c).
The Anglo-Indian soldier James Skinner (1778-1841) was the son of a Scottish officer in the East India Companys service and a Rajput lady. Formerly an officer in the Maratha Army, Skinner raised two cavalry units for the British, later known as 1st and 2nd Skinners Horse. Nicknamed The Yellow Boys for their flamboyant saffron-coloured uniforms, they were famous for their horsemanship and skill at arms. Skinner was well rewarded, enabling him to acquire a town house in Delhi and a large estate at Hansi, Haryana. He maintained a close interest in Indian culture and was an important patron of the arts, commissioning a number of paintings recording his life and exploits.
After being wounded on campaign Skinner vowed that if he survived he would build a church as an offering of thanks to God. He did this at a cost of £ 20, 000 and it was consecrated in 1836. In the foreground the tomb of Skinners close friend William Fraser (1784-1835) can be seen. Fraser was an administrator in the Companys service and a major in Skinners regiment. He was also an artist and a collector of Company paintings. Fraser was assassinated in 1835 and later Skinner had his friends remains moved to the newly-built church.
Fanny Parks, the wife of a British official and an enthusiastic traveller, visited the church in 1838 and delivered her verdict,
I do not like the design... The dome appears too heavy for the body of the church, and in the inside it is obliged to be supported by iron bars - a most unsightly affair. A man should visit the ruins of Gaur, and there learn how to build a dome ere he attempt it
Within the church it is possible to see the criss-cross of ropes linked to a large cloth punkah (a fan). This was used to keep the congregation cool during services.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25180424
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases the interior view of St. James's Church in Delhi, captured around 1836 by Mazhar Ali Khan. Painted with watercolors on European paper, this artwork provides a glimpse into the architectural beauty and historical significance of the church. The painting holds special meaning as it is closely tied to the life and legacy of Anglo-Indian soldier James Skinner. Born to a Scottish officer and a Rajput lady, Skinner raised two cavalry units known as 1st and 2nd Skinners Horse for the British forces. Renowned for their flamboyant saffron-colored uniforms and exceptional horsemanship, these units were instrumental in various campaigns. Having survived a severe injury during battle, Skinner fulfilled his vow by building this magnificent church at an impressive cost of £20,000. Consecrated in 1836, it stands as an offering of gratitude to God for his survival. In the foreground of this painting lies the tomb of William Fraser, Skinners close friend who was assassinated in 1835. As both an administrator in the East India Company's service and a major in Skinners regiment, Fraser had great influence on Indian art through his patronage and collection. While Fanny Parks criticized certain aspects of its design upon her visit in 1838, particularly finding fault with its dome structure supported by iron bars inside; one cannot deny that St. James's Church exudes grandeur within its walls. Notably visible within are ropes connected to a large cloth punkah fan used to keep congregants cool during services—a testament to both practicality and comfort amidst religious devotion.
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