James Grant Collection (#3)

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

Scene on the River Barack, near Cachar, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Scene on the River Barack, near Cachar, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Native Officers of the Bengal Irregular Cavalry, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Native Officers of the Bengal Irregular Cavalry, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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

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

The Facade of the Temple of Kali at Kijraha, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Facade of the Temple of Kali at Kijraha, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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

Portrait of the Earl of Mayo, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of the Earl of Mayo, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of the Temple of Kali at Kijraha, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Temple of Kali at Kijraha, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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

A Court of Justice in the Jungle, c1891. Creator: James Grant
A Court of Justice in the Jungle, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Sir David Ochterlony and the Ghoorka Messenger, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Sir David Ochterlony and the Ghoorka Messenger, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chinese Man Selling the "Pekin Gazette". c1891. Creator: James Grant
Chinese Man Selling the " Pekin Gazette". c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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

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

Portrait of Sir Hope Grant, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Sir Hope Grant, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The "Bund"or Dam of the Lake of Barwa, Jhansi, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The " Bund" or Dam of the Lake of Barwa, Jhansi, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

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

Scene in a Street in Pekin, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Scene in a Street in Pekin, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Royal Necropolis at Golconda, Hyderabad (Decan), c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Royal Necropolis at Golconda, Hyderabad (Decan), c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

A Burmese Paddy (Rice or Country) Cart, c1891. Creator: James Grant
A Burmese Paddy (Rice or Country) Cart, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Portrait of Captain Peel, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Captain Peel, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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

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

Interior of a Turcoman Tent, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Interior of a Turcoman Tent, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Javanese Dancing Girls - Fete Day in the Forest, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Javanese Dancing Girls - Fete Day in the Forest, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View off Singapore - Chinese Junk Lying at Anchor, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View off Singapore - Chinese Junk Lying at Anchor, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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

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

A Tartar Horse-Soldier, c1891. Creator: James Grant
A Tartar Horse-Soldier, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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James Grant, a talented artist from the late 19th century, captured the essence of various historical events and landscapes through his remarkable works. One such masterpiece is "Guadaloupe, " painted around 1880. With meticulous brushstrokes, Grant transports us to this Caribbean island, immersing us in its vibrant colors and tropical beauty. In another captivating piece titled "Isandhlwana: The Dash with the Colours" (c1880), Grant skillfully depicts the intensity of battle during the Anglo-Zulu War in South Africa. His attention to detail allows us to witness firsthand the bravery and chaos that unfolded on that fateful day. Grant's talent for illustrating military strategies is evident in his work "Plan of the Defences at Rorkes Drift" (Jan. 22, 1879). Through precise lines and intricate markings, he provides a visual representation of this crucial defensive position during one of history's most famous battles. Continuing his exploration of military campaigns, Grant presents us with "Plan of the Marches near Isandhlwana between Jan. 12th and 22nd, 1879. " This detailed map offers insight into troop movements leading up to the Battle of Isandlwana while showcasing Grant's expertise in cartography. Speaking further about Isandhlwana, we encounter Grant's exceptional artwork titled "Plan of the Battle of Isandhlwana" (Jan. 22, 1879). This illustration not only captures key strategic points but also conveys emotions felt by soldiers engaged in combat on that tragic day. Moving away from war scenes but still capturing historical moments is Grant's painting entitled "Landing Troops at Khedives Palace at Alexandria after Bombardment" (1882). Here he portrays a significant event during Egypt's struggle for independence against British occupation - an impactful image filled with both destruction and hope for a brighter future. Grant's artistic talents were not limited to historical events alone.