GOVERNMENT HOUSE-ESPLANADE ROW

These very early views of Calcutta; published as a set; were drawn by William Wood Junior during his stay in the city, they was titled Panoramic Views of Calcutta. This set of lithographs of old Calcutta, presents an almost continuous panorama of buildings as viewed from the maiden or Esplanade. Starting with Chand pal ghat, the views extend along Esplanade row and then turn into Chowringhee. Several mansions are seen under construction with bamboo scaffolding, while in the foreground people tend their animals, wash their clothes or themselves in the public tanks and relax in groups, smoking their hookas. The views were a quaint mixture of a growing urban skyline with magnificent mansions and government buildings while the native and relaxed pace of life was shown by the figures and animals which dotted the scene.

MEDIUM-Coloured Lithograph (Mounted for Protection)

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