Srinagar Collection

Kashmir, River Jhelum - woman paddles a wooden boat
Kashmir, River Jhelum - woman with two small children paddles a flat-bottomed wooden boat, or shikara Date: 1986

The Rope Bridge at Serinagur, c. 1800 (oil on canvas)
XYC306179 The Rope Bridge at Serinagur, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840); 81.9x10.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

The Maharajas Palace at Srinagar, Kashmir, India
The Maharajas Palace (Sher Garhi Palace) at Srinagar, Kashmir, India on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus

A local fisherman peers into the calm waters of Nigeen Lake on a winter evening in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, India, Asia

Historical Geography
5315089 Historical Geography by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. India. Her father is a village headman near Srinagar)

Lost in Thoughts
Jassi Oberai

Dal Mornings
SANDEEP MATHUR

Kashmiri women wearing Kashmiri shirts with baskets of reeds
Kashmir - three young Kashmiri women wearing Kashmiri shirts and with baskets of reeds on their heads. The reeds are used for repairing the roofs of their homes Date: 1986

Portrait of mother and boy child, Kashmir
Portrait of small boy child in the arms of his mother. She wears brightly coloured clothes and sits upon a doorstep Date: 1986

Portrait of Kashmiri child with brown eyes
Portrait of small girl child in the arms of her mother, near Srinagar, Kashmir, The child looks directly at the camera Date: 1986

Old man with cart, Kashmir
An old man pushes a heavy three-wheeled cart through the streets of Srinagar, Kashmir Date: 1986

India - Srinagar - Lady Curzon and HH Maharaja of Cashmere early 1900s

India - Srinagar Cashmere early 1900s

Chartabal Weir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Date: circa 1910s

Houseboats, Srinagar, Kashmir, India
Houseboats, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Date: circa 1910s

The Start from Srinagar (engraving)
6010872 The Start from Srinagar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Start from Srinagar)

In the Mar Canal, Srinagar (colour litho)
5204918 In the Mar Canal, Srinagar (colour litho) by Molyneux, Edward Mary Joseph (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Mar Canal, Srinagar)

Above the Fifth Bridge, Srinagar (colour litho)
5204913 Above the Fifth Bridge, Srinagar (colour litho) by Molyneux, Edward Mary Joseph (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Above the Fifth Bridge, Srinagar)

Approach to Srinagar (colour litho)
5204890 Approach to Srinagar (colour litho) by Molyneux, Edward Mary Joseph (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Approach to Srinagar)

The Fighting near Gilgit, Panorama of Chalt on the Hunza Valley (engraving)
1036600 The Fighting near Gilgit, Panorama of Chalt on the Hunza Valley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fighting near Gilgit)

Takht-e-Suleiman, near Srinagar, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Takht-e-Suleiman, Shankaracharya Hill, near Srinagar, India

Jhelum River, Munshi Bagh, Srinagar City India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Jhelum River, Munshi Bagh, in Srinagar City in Jammu & Kashmir State, India

On the Marqual Canal Srinagar, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: on the Marqual Canal Srinagar, India

The Bishop of Calcutta arriving at Srinagur, the Capital of Cashmere (engraving)
1611502 The Bishop of Calcutta arriving at Srinagur, the Capital of Cashmere (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Snake Charmer in the New Bazaar, Srinagar, Kashmir (litho)
1614856 A Snake Charmer in the New Bazaar, Srinagar, Kashmir (litho) by Goodall, John Edward (fl.1877-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Snake Charmer in the New Bazaar, Srinagar, Kashmir)

Street in Sirinagur, Cashmere (engraving)
1609227 Street in Sirinagur, Cashmere (engraving) by Carpenter, William (1818-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street in Sirinagur, Cashmere)

A view of Srinagar, 1872 (opaque pigments & gold on paper)
3086164 A view of Srinagar, 1872 (opaque pigments & gold on paper) by Singh, Bishan (19th century); 32.4x42.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: depicting the city of Srinagar by the Jhelum river)

A Hindu Temple, Srinagar (colour litho)
5204916 A Hindu Temple, Srinagar (colour litho) by Molyneux, Edward Mary Joseph (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hindu Temple, Srinagar)

The Residency and Club, Srinagar (colour litho)
5204922 The Residency and Club, Srinagar (colour litho) by Molyneux, Edward Mary Joseph (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Residency and Club, Srinagar)

Vegetable Bazaar in Sirinagur, Cashmere (engraving)
1609225 Vegetable Bazaar in Sirinagur, Cashmere (engraving) by Carpenter, William (1818-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vegetable Bazaar in Sirinagur, Cashmere)

The Duke of Connaught in India, the Royal Visit to Cashmere (engraving)
1045815 The Duke of Connaught in India, the Royal Visit to Cashmere (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Connaught in India)

At the Rivers Edge, Srinagar (colour litho)
5204940 At the Rivers Edge, Srinagar (colour litho) by Molyneux, Edward Mary Joseph (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Rivers Edge, Srinagar)

Market Boats on the Mar Canal, Srinagar (colour litho)
5204912 Market Boats on the Mar Canal, Srinagar (colour litho) by Molyneux, Edward Mary Joseph (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market Boats on the Mar Canal, Srinagar)

Sunset on the Jhelum, above Srinagar (colour litho)
5204910 Sunset on the Jhelum, above Srinagar (colour litho) by Molyneux, Edward Mary Joseph (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunset on the Jhelum, above Srinagar)

River Dwelling at Srinagar (colour litho)
1093093 River Dwelling at Srinagar (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: River Dwelling at Srinagar)

Jugeanor, in the Mountains of Sirinagur, plate 142 from Oriental Scenery
STC136981 Jugeanor, in the Mountains of Sirinagur, plate 142 from Oriental Scenery: Twenty Four Views in Hindoostan, published 1800 (colour litho) by Daniell

Bridge of Burbur Shah, Chenar Bagh, Srinagar (colour litho)
5204942 Bridge of Burbur Shah, Chenar Bagh, Srinagar (colour litho) by Molyneux, Edward Mary Joseph (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge of Burbur Shah, Chenar Bagh, Srinagar)

Shawl Merchants Shops, Third Bridge, Srinagar (colour litho)
5204914 Shawl Merchants Shops, Third Bridge, Srinagar (colour litho) by Molyneux, Edward Mary Joseph (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shawl Merchants Shops, Third Bridge, Srinagar)

India, Canal in Srinagar, Cashmere (b / w photo)
6019054 India, Canal in Srinagar, Cashmere (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: India, Canal in Srinagar, Cashmere)

The Rope Bridge, Srinagar, Garhwal, Uttar Pradesh, (pencil and w / c)
1196909 The Rope Bridge, Srinagar, Garhwal, Uttar Pradesh, (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); 54x74.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Spring Floods in the Kutical Canal, Srinagar (colour litho)
5204944 Spring Floods in the Kutical Canal, Srinagar (colour litho) by Molyneux, Edward Mary Joseph (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring Floods in the Kutical Canal, Srinagar)

Gate of the Outer Wall, Hari Parbat Fort, Srinagar (colour litho)
5204939 Gate of the Outer Wall, Hari Parbat Fort, Srinagar (colour litho) by Molyneux, Edward Mary Joseph (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gate of the Outer Wall, Hari Parbat Fort)

Srinagar (colour litho)
1093090 Srinagar (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Srinagar. Illustration for World Pictures by Mortimer Menpes)

Lost Paradise
SANDEEP MATHUR

A boatman steers a shikara boat loaded with animal fodder in the Vale of Kashmir, near Srinagar. The Himalayan mountains can be seen in the distance. Date: 1986

Kashmir, Srinagar - boatman paddles boat with animal fodder
Kashmir, Srinagar. A boatman paddles a boat carrying animal fodder though a canal covered with green weed Date: 1986

Kashmir, Srinagar. Boatman asleep in shade on back of boat
Kashmir, Srinagar. A lazy boatman asleep in shade on back of a boat carrying animal fodder Date: 1986

Portrait of Kashmiri woman. She looks directly at the camera, but covers part of her face with her hands and appears bashful. She has a twinkle in her eye

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Srinagar, the enchanting city nestled in the heart of Kashmir, captivates with its mesmerizing beauty. As the gentle River Jhelum flows through its core, a woman gracefully paddles her wooden boat, immersing herself in the tranquility that surrounds her. In a painting from centuries ago, we glimpse the majestic Rope Bridge at Serinagur. The canvas comes alive with vibrant strokes depicting this architectural marvel that stood tall amidst nature's grandeur. The Maharajas Palace stands as a testament to Srinagar's regal past. Its magnificent structure showcases intricate craftsmanship and echoes tales of opulence and power that once resided within its walls. On a serene winter evening by Nigeen Lake, a local fisherman gazes into its calm waters. The stillness reflects his contemplation as he seeks solace in nature's embrace. Lady Curzon and HH Maharaja of Cashmere grace Srinagar with their presence in sepia-toned photographs from another era. Their elegance is juxtaposed against the timeless charm of this captivating city. Chartabal Weir stands proudly amidst Srinagar's landscape, an engineering marvel showcasing human ingenuity blending seamlessly with nature's wonders. Houseboats dotting Dal Lake create an ethereal sight - floating abodes offering respite to weary travelers seeking refuge from bustling city life. These unique dwellings embody Srinagar's essence - harmoniously merging tradition and innovation. As dawn breaks over Dal Lake, mornings come alive with serenity unparalleled elsewhere. The tranquil waters mirror snow-capped mountains while colorful shikaras glide gently across their mirrored surface. Kashmiri women donning traditional shirts carry baskets filled with reeds - symbols of resilience and resourcefulness ingrained deep within their culture. Their vibrant attire adds splashes of color against Srinagar's picturesque backdrop. Srinagar beckons adventurers and dreamers alike to immerse themselves in its timeless charm.