Bengali Collection

British India - East Bengal - Barisal - Indian Army unit and the British Governor and his wife. Barisal fell under the Bengal Nawabs, then colonial British India

Kolkata - The Belvedere - Residence of Governor of Bengal. Date: 1883

Picture No. 12480150
Bengal Cat, kitten wearing Unicorn headband Date:

Asia, India, Calcutta. Garlands of rose and freesia in the flower market in Calcutta

The Maharani of Koch Bihar, West Bengal, India, 1893. Artist: W&D Downey
The Maharani of Koch Bihar, West Bengal, India, 1893. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, fourth series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne, 1893)

Rabindranath Tagore, 1861 - 1941, sobriquet Gurudev. Bengali polymath. From The Year 1914 Illustrated
492432 Rabindranath Tagore, 1861 - 1941, sobriquet Gurudev. Bengali polymath. From The Year 1914 Illustrated. ; Private Collection.

Praying with fire
Azim Khan Ronnie

The 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Indian soldiers in China. The Bengalese drawing their rations make a rather good subject for the picturesque;

Ekas, Bengal Presidency, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Ekas, Bengal Presidency, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The Eka is one of the many forms of Indian vehicles

Rajah Harendra Krishna, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Rajah Harendra Krishna, 1876. Engraving from a photograph. Rajah Harendra Krishna, a member of the Bengal Legislative Council

Native Trooper and his Groom, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Native Trooper and his Groom, 1857. The native troopers of Bengal, being mostly gentlemen of high caste, are, or were, a very proud and dashing sort of persons

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons... early 12th century. Creator: Mahavihara Master
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons: Folio from an Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, early 12th century. Avalokiteshvara, bodhisattva of compassion

Devotees attend prayer with burning incense and light oil lamps before break fasting during a religious festival called Rakher Upobash, Narayanganj, Bangladesh

Devotees pray with light
Azim Khan Ronnie

Devotees attend in prayer
Azim Khan Ronnie

Religious festival
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Chess set, c. 1795 (ivory & walnut)
2648449 Chess set, c.1795 (ivory & walnut) by Indian School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Chess set, c. 1795 (ivory & walnut)
2648448 Chess set, c.1795 (ivory & walnut) by Indian School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Chess set, c. 1795 (ivory & walnut)
2648446 Chess set, c.1795 (ivory & walnut) by Indian School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Rabindranath Tagore, 1912 (pencil on paper)
495435 Rabindranath Tagore, 1912 (pencil on paper) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), sobriquet Gurudev

Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta)
6176485 Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta) by Indian School, (1st century BC); height:12.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta)
6176484 Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta) by Indian School, (1st century BC); height: 9.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Rabindranath Tagore and Albert Einstein at his villa in Caputh, near Berlin
940923 Rabindranath Tagore and Albert Einstein at his villa in Caputh, near Berlin, July 1930 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Death of the Indian Bengali polymath Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on the banks of the River Ganges, 1891 (engraving)
5216768 Death of the Indian Bengali polymath Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on the banks of the River Ganges, 1891 (engraving) by English School

Sarada Devi, wife and spiritual consort of Bengali Indian Hindu mystic and saint Ramakrishna (b / w photo)
6014984 Sarada Devi, wife and spiritual consort of Bengali Indian Hindu mystic and saint Ramakrishna (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Bootee muslin sample embroidered with spots from Dacca in Bengal
HMP394672 Bootee muslin sample embroidered with spots from Dacca in Bengal, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson

Group of the police force newly organised in Bengal
Police force newly organised in Bengal including Lieutenant Bowie, Inspector Harry Mullick and Inspector Pandy. 1864

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)

Soldiers of the Indian army (colour litho)
5235833 Soldiers of the Indian army (colour litho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Indian Natives: Bengali (coloured photo)
5221880 Indian Natives: Bengali (coloured photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bengali)

Maharaja Mahtab Chand Bahadur with his Son and Suite, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498589 Maharaja Mahtab Chand Bahadur with his Son and Suite, c.1870s (b/w photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cotton palempore or bed-cover sample from Futtygurgh in Bengal
HMP394665 Cotton palempore or bed-cover sample from Futtygurgh in Bengal, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson

Rabindranath Tagore, c. 1880-90 (b / w photo)
488993 Rabindranath Tagore, c.1880-90 (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941)

Native Troops in the East India Companys Service: a Sergeant
STC108648 Native Troops in the East India Companys Service: a Sergeant and a Private Grenadier Sepoy of the Bengal Army, engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler, 1815 (aquatint) by Smith

Carey and his pundit revising the Bengali translation (engraving)
964986 Carey and his pundit revising the Bengali translation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carey and his pundit revising the Bengali translation)

Spiritless
Harsa Mitra

Celebrating Rakher Upobash Festival
Azim Khan Ronnie

Pray with fire
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Rakher Upobash
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Two Studies of a Standing Indian from Calcutta, c. 1823 / 1824. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Two Studies of a Standing Indian from Calcutta, c. 1823/1824

Two Studies of an Indian from Calcutta, Seated and Standing, c. 1823 / 1824
Two Studies of an Indian from Calcutta, Seated and Standing, c. 1823/1824

View of Chandanagore, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
View of Chandanagore, 1858-61

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Bangladesh, Chittagong Hills, Slash And Burn clerance of land for agricultural crops

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma to a Devotee... early 12th century
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma to a Devotee: Folio from a Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, early 12th century

Watchman Chatter Singh, Singapore, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Watchman Chatter Singh, Singapore, 1898. Portrait of a Bengal-born man who worked as a watchman. Chatter Singh, Jagapintu beim Chinesen Salang Sia geboren [?] in Ambersan Bengalen

Picture No. 12479987
Cat - Bengal kitten in the studio Date:

Rabindranath Tagore, 1861 A

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"Bengali: A Rich Tapestry of History, Culture, and Tradition" Step into the vibrant city of Kolkata, once known as Calcutta, where history comes alive. Explore The Belvedere, the majestic residence of the Governor of Bengal during British India. Immerse yourself in the tales of East Bengal's Barisal region, a land steeped in heritage. Picture No. 12480150 captures the essence of Asia's flower market in Calcutta with its garlands of fragrant roses and freesias. These colorful blooms symbolize the beauty that thrives amidst bustling streets. Travel back to 1893 and witness an exquisite portrait capturing The Maharani of Koch Bihar from West Bengal. Painted by renowned artists W&D Downey, this artwork showcases regal elegance and grace. Delve into a different kind of artistry with a chess set crafted from ivory and walnut dating back to 1795. This intricate masterpiece reflects both skillful craftsmanship and strategic thinking. Intriguingly enough, this captivating game makes multiple appearances throughout our journey - reminding us that Bengalis possess not only artistic flair but also intellectual prowess. Witness devotees gathering for prayer ceremonies adorned with burning incense and oil lamps before breaking their fasts. This spiritual devotion exemplifies the deep-rooted religious practices cherished by Bengalis. From historical landmarks like The Belvedere to cultural treasures like traditional chess sets or mesmerizing rituals at prayer gatherings – each element weaves together to form the rich tapestry that is Bengali culture. So come immerse yourself in this enchanting world where history meets tradition; where artistry intertwines with intellect; where spirituality blends seamlessly with daily life – welcome to Bengali.