Grant James Collection

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

Cavalcade Setting Out on a Tiger-Hunt, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Cavalcade Setting Out on a Tiger-Hunt, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Example of Hindoo Architecture: North Gate of the Temple of Sanchi, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Example of Hindoo Architecture: North Gate of the Temple of Sanchi, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

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

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

A Hill Tribe on the March, c1891. Creator: James Grant
A Hill Tribe on the March, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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

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

View of the Mausoleum of the Emperor Togluck, at Togluckabad, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Mausoleum of the Emperor Togluck, at Togluckabad, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On Board The "Serapis": The Pony and Thibet Mastiff, c1891. Creator: James Grant
On Board The " Serapis" : The Pony and Thibet Mastiff, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

Side Wall of the Pal Palace, Gwalior, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Side Wall of the Pal Palace, Gwalior, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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

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

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

Illuminations at Benares in Honour of the Prince of Wales, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Illuminations at Benares in Honour of the Prince of Wales, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

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

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

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

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

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

Members of the Council for Foreign Affairs in the Pavilion of Reception of Reception, Tsungli-Yamen, Pekin, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

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

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

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

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

Blue-Jackets and Marines Poling the British Expedition Up The Perak River, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Blue-Jackets and Marines Poling the British Expedition Up The Perak River, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

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

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

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

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

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

A Bungalow at Ahmedabad, near Baroda, c1891. Creator: James Grant
A Bungalow at Ahmedabad, near Baroda, 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 Bithoor, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Battle of Bithoor, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Hand-to-Hand Combat Between Mr. Shore and the Goojur, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Hand-to-Hand Combat Between Mr. Shore and the Goojur, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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

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

Negotiations for Peace: Meeting of the British and Burmese Commissioners, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Negotiations for Peace: Meeting of the British and Burmese Commissioners, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

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

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

Horsemen of the Guicowars Bodyguard at Baroda, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Horsemen of the Guicowars Bodyguard at Baroda, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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

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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.