Grant James Collection (#6)

Natives of Hyderabad, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Natives of Hyderabad, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Hindoo Girl, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Hindoo Girl, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Lord Teignmouth, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Lord Teignmouth, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Escape of Lieutenant Goreham, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Escape of Lieutenant Goreham, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Bird s-Eye View of the Pagoda of the Eagles Nest, near Chingleput (Madras Presidency), c1891. Creator: James Grant
Bird s-Eye View of the Pagoda of the Eagles Nest, near Chingleput (Madras Presidency), c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant

Charge of the Highlanders at Seringapatam, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Charge of the Highlanders at Seringapatam, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Defeat of Hyder Ali in the Pass of Singarpetta, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Defeat of Hyder Ali in the Pass of Singarpetta, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Engagement Between English and French Cruisers, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Engagement Between English and French Cruisers, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Rout at Eroor, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Rout at Eroor, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Attack on Seringapatam, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Attack on Seringapatam, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Hyder Ali, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Hyder Ali, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Indian Bison (Bos Gaurus), c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Indian Bison (Bos Gaurus), c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of Manilla, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Manilla, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of Seringapatam, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Seringapatam, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Sepoys at Buxar, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Sepoys at Buxar, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Group of Brinjarries, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Group of Brinjarries, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Clive Departing from India, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Clive Departing from India, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Aire Leading the Attack at Bangalore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Aire Leading the Attack at Bangalore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Map of Oude and the North-West Provinces, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Map of Oude and the North-West Provinces, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Entrance to the Temple of Seringham, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Entrance to the Temple of Seringham, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Madras Sepys, 1791, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Madras Sepys, 1791, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The French Commissioners Coming to Treat for the Surrender for the Surrender of Pondicherry, c1891 Creator: James Grant
The French Commissioners Coming to Treat for the Surrender for the Surrender of Pondicherry, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant

The Esplanade, Calcutta, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Esplanade, Calcutta, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Portico of a Pagoda at Pondicherry, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portico of a Pagoda at Pondicherry, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Tippoo Sahib at the Lines of Travancore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Tippoo Sahib at the Lines of Travancore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Captain Yorke Leading the Forlorn Hope at Masulipatam, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Captain Yorke Leading the Forlorn Hope at Masulipatam, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Religious Festival at Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Religious Festival at Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of the Palace of Vellore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Palace of Vellore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Ruined Temple of Chillambaram, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Ruined Temple of Chillambaram, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Sacred Pool near Trichinopoly, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Sacred Pool near Trichinopoly, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Sketch Map of India, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Sketch Map of India, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Lord Cornwallis, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Lord Cornwallis, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of Chanderagore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Chanderagore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View near Pondicherry, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View near Pondicherry, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Tippoo Sahib, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Tippoo Sahib, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Map of the Presidency of Madras, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Map of the Presidency of Madras, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Scene on the Banks of the Ganges, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Scene on the Banks of the Ganges, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Native of Madras, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Native of Madras, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Old East India House, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Old East India House, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Scene In Delhi: The Cross-Roads, Chandni Chowk, the Principal Business Thoroughfare, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Scene In Delhi: The Cross-Roads, Chandni Chowk, the Principal Business Thoroughfare, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant

Sea-Fight Off Trincomalee, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Sea-Fight Off Trincomalee, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of Government House, Calcutta, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Government House, Calcutta, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Lord Clive, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Lord Clive, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Clive Leading His Men Up To Conjeveram, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Clive Leading His Men Up To Conjeveram, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Warren Hastings Reviewing Pearses Column, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Warren Hastings Reviewing Pearses Column, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of Madras from the Sea, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Madras from the Sea, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

A Coast Scene at Warrnambool, 1901. Creator: Unknown
A Coast Scene at Warrnambool, 1901. The first documented European discovery was by Lieutenant James Grant in December 1800, the first settlers arrived in the 1840s

Low Tide, Shelly Beach, Warrnambool, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Low Tide, Shelly Beach, Warrnambool, 1901. The first documented European discovery of Warrnambool was by Lieutenant James Grant

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Grant James was a talented artist and photographer who captured the beauty and diversity of India in the late 19th century. His works, such as "Cavalcade Setting Out on a Tiger-Hunt" and "A Hill Tribe on the March, " transport us to a time when adventure and exploration were at their peak. In his photographs, James Grant showcases not only the stunning landscapes but also the rich cultural heritage of India. From the intricate Hindoo architecture depicted in "North Gate of the Temple of Sanchi" to the majestic view of the Court of the Palace of Oodeypore, he captures every detail with precision. But it is not just grand structures that caught Grant's eye; he also had an appreciation for people. In his portrait titled "A Cashmere Widow, " he immortalizes her sorrowful gaze, telling a story without uttering a single word. Similarly, his portrait of H. R. H The Princess of Wales exudes regality and grace. Grant's lens takes us beyond portraits and architecture; it transports us into historical events like cyclones in Calcutta or receptions by Maharajahs. Through these images, we can almost feel ourselves standing amidst chaos or witnessing royal splendor firsthand. His photographs are not mere snapshots; they are windows into another time – an era where emperors ruled over vast lands and tombs stood as testaments to great legacies. Whether capturing moments like "The Rajah of Pannah and his Sons" or showcasing architectural wonders like "View of Mausoleum Emperor Togluck at Togluckabad, " Grant James invites us to explore history through his lens. With each click, Grant James brings forth stories untold – tales that would have otherwise been lost to time. His artistry allows us to glimpse into a world long gone but forever preserved through his masterful photography skills. Through Grant James' work, we can appreciate both the grandeur and subtleties of India's past.