Adam And Charles Collection (#8)

Scene outside the Railway Station during the Delhi Durbar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Scene outside the Railway Station during the Delhi Durbar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer from Dhar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer from Dhar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Distinguished Native Regiment, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Distinguished Native Regiment, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Street Scene, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Street Scene, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

Lord Kitchener, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Lord Kitchener, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

An Armed Retainer of the Bombay Chiefs, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
An Armed Retainer of the Bombay Chiefs, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Camels from Mysore, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Camels from Mysore, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Rajput of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Rajput of Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Lady Curzon, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Lady Curzon, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

A Soldier of His Highness Dogra Sowar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Soldier of His Highness Dogra Sowar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Kashmiri Soldier, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Kashmiri Soldier, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Sikh Spear-bearer, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Sikh Spear-bearer, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

An Elephant from the Sandy Wastes of Rajputana, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
An Elephant from the Sandy Wastes of Rajputana, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Performing Horse from the Alwar State, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Performing Horse from the Alwar State, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Famous Dancing Horse - Bombay Chiefs Camp, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Famous Dancing Horse - Bombay Chiefs Camp, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Bombay Retainers, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Bombay Retainers, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

The Shan Chiefs Retainers at the Native Review, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Shan Chiefs Retainers at the Native Review, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Burmese Elephants at the State Entry, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Burmese Elephants at the State Entry, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Lord Curzon and the Duchess of Connaught on their Way to the Retainers, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Lord Curzon and the Duchess of Connaught on their Way to the Retainers Show, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Lord and Lady Curzon entering Delhi, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Lord and Lady Curzon entering Delhi, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Shan Chef at the Durbar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Shan Chef at the Durbar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Famous Led Horse in the Retinue of the Rao of Cutch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Famous Led Horse in the Retinue of the Rao of Cutch, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Akalis Fanatical Devotee, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Akalis Fanatical Devotee, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Typical Group in the Retainers Procession, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Typical Group in the Retainers Procession, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Swivel-Gun Bearer from Rajputana, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Swivel-Gun Bearer from Rajputana, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer from Cutch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer from Cutch, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Beggar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Beggar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or Empress

Armoured Horsemen of Kishengarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Armoured Horsemen of Kishengarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Horseman at the Bombay Camp, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Horseman at the Bombay Camp, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Bombay Chiefs Camp, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Bombay Chiefs Camp, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

The Imperial Cadet Corps at the Durbar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Imperial Cadet Corps at the Durbar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Formidable Warrior of Rewa, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Formidable Warrior of Rewa, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

Jaipur Elephants, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Jaipur Elephants, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Camel Rider from Kota, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Camel Rider from Kota, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Shan Chiefs watching the Durbar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Shan Chiefs watching the Durbar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Shan Retainers carrying Brass Gong, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Shan Retainers carrying Brass Gong, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer of the Maharaja of Cutch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer of the Maharaja of Cutch, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer from Rajgargh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer from Rajgargh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Away from the Show, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Away from the Show, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Blaze of Sun, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Blaze of Sun, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

Late Afternoon, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Late Afternoon, 1903.Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

Armed Camel Riders from Bikanir, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Armed Camel Riders from Bikanir, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Native Horsemen in the Review of Native Retainers, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Native Horsemen in the Review of Native Retainers, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

On the Alipur Road, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
On the Alipur Road, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer of the Shan Chiefs, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer of the Shan Chiefs, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Quilted Soldiers of Kishengarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Quilted Soldiers of Kishengarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer from Alwar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer from Alwar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

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"Adam and Charles: Capturing the Essence of Life through Art" Step into a world frozen in time, where the brushstrokes of William Biscombe Gardner transport you to an era when fishing fleets ruled the seas. The year is 1910, and as you gaze upon his masterpiece, you can almost hear the rhythmic sound of waves crashing against weathered wooden boats. In another corner of this artistic realm, Mortimer Luddington Menpes takes us on a journey to Amritsar in 1905. His painting reveals the grandeur and serenity found within the Temple of Amritsar. The vibrant colors dance before your eyes as if reflecting centuries-old traditions that still thrive today. Menpes continues his exploration with "A Native Bullock-cart. " This piece captures a moment frozen in time - a humble cart traversing dusty roads under an unforgiving sun. It reminds us of simpler times when life moved at a slower pace. Leisure Hours beckons from Menpes' canvas once more. Here we find respite amidst nature's embrace – two figures basking in tranquil surroundings, their cares momentarily forgotten. A reminder to cherish those moments that bring solace and peace. The Red Shutter invites intrigue - what lies behind its weathered facade? Harold Sutton Palmer transports us to untamed landscapes with "A Mountain Torrent. " Feel the raw power coursing through every brushstroke as water cascades down rocky terrain, leaving no doubt about nature's dominance over man. John Fulleylove introduces us to Syrian peasant women through delicate studies capturing their grace and resilience. Their faces tell stories etched by hardship yet adorned with strength and dignity. Syrian Peasant Seated: In Profile offers an intimate glimpse into one woman's daily life – her profile revealing both vulnerability and determination etched upon her face like lines drawn by fate itself. As our journey unfolds, we stand witness to breathtaking vistas painted by John Fulleylove.