British East India Company Collection

Thomas Hardwicke, British naturalist C016 / 5003
Major-General Thomas Hardwicke (1755-1835), British naturalist. Hardwicke served in the army of the British East India Company from 1778 to 1823, becoming Major-General in 1819

The Siege of Seringapatam, 1799
6266303 The Siege of Seringapatam, 1799; (add.info.: The Siege of Seringapatam, 5 April-4 May 1799. The final confrontation in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War between the British East India Company)

Siraj ud-Daulah
3586109 Siraj ud-Daulah; (add.info.: Portrait of Siraj ud-Daulah (1733-1757) the last independent Nawab of Bengal. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The trial of Warren Hastings, 1788 - 1795
3784443 The trial of Warren Hastings, 1788 - 1795; (add.info.: The trial of Warren Hastings, 1788 - 1795, for crimes committed while in India - was acquitted)

A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses, c. 1845 (opaque w / c on paper)
5973424 A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses, c.1845 (opaque w/c on paper) by Shaik Muhammad Amir of Karraya (fl.1830-50) (attr. to); 30.5x50.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Finding the colours of the 24th Regiment after the battle of Chillianwallah, c
3744561 Finding the colours of the 24th Regiment after the battle of Chillianwallah, c.1850 (engraving) by English School

British troops entering Singapore, 1824, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373577 British troops entering Singapore, 1824, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Pennycuick was killed: his gallant son, a mere lad, sprang forward
STC397078 Pennycuick was killed: his gallant son, a mere lad, sprang forward and bestrode his fathers body, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century by Archibald Forbes, G.A

Battle of Assye 23 Sept 1803, aquatint by J. C. Stadler, pub. by Tegg, Apr 1818 (aquatint)
780292 Battle of Assye 23 Sept 1803, aquatint by J.C. Stadler, pub. by Tegg, Apr 1818 (aquatint) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Assaye, 1803)

The Bazaars of Trichinopoli, an illustration from With Clive in India
STC311021 The Bazaars of Trichinopoli, an illustration from With Clive in India, or the Beginnings of an Empire by G.A. Henty, pub

Billy Blackbeard and Charley Blackbeard playing at football
NFM315312 Billy Blackbeard and Charley Blackbeard playing at football, satirical cartoon referring to the East India Bill, published by W

Facsmile of the proclamation from the Philadelphia patriots to the Delaware Pilots
PNP330077 Facsmile of the proclamation from the Philadelphia patriots to the Delaware Pilots warning them not to deal with the British tea ship

Proclamation informing the public of how a British tea ship was prevented from landing
PNP330076 Proclamation informing the public of how a British tea ship was prevented from landing cargo at New York, April 19, 1774 (litho) by American School

Battle of Plassey (colour litho)
PNP314328 Battle of Plassey (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Plassey, 23rd June 1757; Victory for Major General Robert Clive (1725-74)

Black Stork in a Landscape, c. 1780 (opaque w / c on European paper)
5973427 Black Stork in a Landscape, c.1780 (opaque w/c on European paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 54.6X75.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: probably Lucknow)

Sgt. McCabe raises the colours on the ramparts at the Battle of Sobraon (colour litho)
PNP314319 Sgt. McCabe raises the colours on the ramparts at the Battle of Sobraon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Sobraon)

Clive leading the storming party at Devikota, an illustration from
STC311020 Clive leading the storming party at Devikota, an illustration from With Clive in India, or the Beginnings of an Empire by G.A. Henty, pub

Tippoo Sabibs sons delivered as hostages to the English (litho)
3744553 Tippoo Sabibs sons delivered as hostages to the English (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sultan Fateh Ali Tipu (1750-1799)

Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, 1804 (oil on canvas)
3740339 Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, 1804 (oil on canvas) by Home, Robert (1752-1834); 74.9x62.2 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Arthur Wellesley)

Clive at Plassey (colour litho)
PNP314325 Clive at Plassey (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Plassey, 23rd June 1757; Victory for Major General Robert Clive (1725-74)

The frightened elephants rushed back crashing through the forest
STC397092 The frightened elephants rushed back crashing through the forest, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century by Archibald Forbes, G.A

British troops entering Singapore, 1824, illustration from Hutchinson
IL370594 British troops entering Singapore, 1824, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation (litho) by Woodville

Chillianwala, January 13th 1849: The body of Pennycuick guarded by his son (litho)
STC373368 Chillianwala, January 13th 1849: The body of Pennycuick guarded by his son (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Chillianwala)

East-India House on Leadenhall Street (engraving)
819689 East-India House on Leadenhall Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The East-India House, London)

Original East India House (litho)
475388 Original East India House (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Thackwell at Sobraon, 1846, illustration from Cassell
STC393305 Thackwell at Sobraon, 1846, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Wollen

Public warning by patriots of Boston not to land tea from British ships in the harbour
PNP330078 Public warning by patriots of Boston not to land tea from British ships in the harbour, 2 December 1773 (litho) by American School

Jacobs Horse, at Jacobadad in Sind, 1896 (b / w photo)
PNP315917 Jacobs Horse, at Jacobadad in Sind, 1896 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: or 6th Bombay Cavalry)

A brush with Privateers, an illustration from With Clive in India
STC311019 A brush with Privateers, an illustration from With Clive in India, or the Beginnings of an Empire by G.A. Henty, pub

William Linley (litho)
820763 William Linley (litho) by Lonsdale, James (1777-1839) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Linley. Joined the British East India Company in 1790)

The manner of treading out their rice, pub. 1681. Creator: Robert Knox (1641-1720)
The manner of treading out their rice, from An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon, pub. 1681 (engraving). An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon ; an account of Robert Knoxs (1641-1720)

Sir Henry Creswicke Rawlinson, 1st Baronet, 1810 - 1895. British East India Company army officer, politician and Orientalist. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

The Siege of Seringapatam, 5 April - 4 May 1799. The final confrontation in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore

India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). India revolution that erupted as a reaction against British colonial policy. In 1857 the sepoys revolted and deprived of all authority to the East India Company (1858)

Fort St. George, Coromandel Coast, 1794 (engraving)
BAL5594 Fort St. George, Coromandel Coast, 1794 (engraving) by Ryne, Jan van (fl.1755); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort St George was the first English (later British) fortress in India

Battle of Assaye, (Wellesley), September 23Rd, 1803
BATTLE OF ASSAYE, (WELLESLEY), SEPTEMBER 23RD, 1803. A major battle of the Second Anglo-Maratha War fought between the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company

BATTLE OF ASSAYE, (WELLESLEY), SEPTEMBER 23RD, 1803. A major battle of the Second Anglo-Maratha War fought between the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company

John Reeves, British naturalist C016 / 5011
John Reeves (1774-1856), British naturalist. Reeves is most famous for his large collection of drawings of Chinese animals and plants

Slow loris, 19th century C013 / 6510
Slow loris (Nycticebus coucang). This illustration is from the John Reeves Collection of botanical and zoological drawings from Canton, China

BUSN2A-00127
Front of the old British East India House. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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"The British East India Company: A Journey through History" Step into the world of the British East India Company, a fascinating chapter in history that shaped the destiny of nations. Explore its legacy through captivating events and remarkable individuals. Meet Thomas Hardwicke, a renowned British naturalist who ventured into uncharted territories to document exotic flora and fauna. His discoveries enriched our understanding of the Indian subcontinent's biodiversity. Witness the gripping trial of Warren Hastings, spanning from 1788 to 1795. This landmark legal battle exposed corruption and abuse within the company's ranks, leading to significant reforms in governance. Experience the dramatic fate of Tippoo Sahib at the Battle of Seringapatam. Through a lithograph capturing this historic moment, we glimpse his final stand against British forces as they solidified their hold on South India. Delve into daily life during colonial times with an enchanting watercolor painting depicting a Syce (Groom) holding two carriage horses. This artwork offers a glimpse into transportation practices prevalent in mid-19th century India. Marvel at architectural wonders like Motijhil Mosque and Gateway captured in an opaque watercolor painting dating back to 1814-23. These structures stand as testaments to Indo-Islamic artistry that flourished under Mughal rule. Relive moments from key battles such as Chillianwallah where soldiers valiantly fought for their colors amidst chaos and bloodshed. Discover how these brave men persevered against all odds for honor and victory. Witness historical milestones like British troops entering Singapore in 1824, marking another significant expansion of imperial influence across Southeast Asia. Hutchinson's illustration vividly portrays this pivotal moment in colonial history. Uncover tales from one of India's most tumultuous periods - The Siege of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Experience firsthand accounts that reveal both courage and tragedy amidst fierce resistance against colonial rule.