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John Murray Collection

John Murray was a man of many talents and interests

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Man Sing Palace, Gwalior, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Man Sing Palace, Gwalior, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Man Sing Palace, Gwalior, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: A Camel-Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

A Camel-Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Camel-Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: Room Service, New Orleans, 1939. Creator: Unknown

Room Service, New Orleans, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Room Service, New Orleans, 1939. George Abbot's Smash Hit - by Murray & Boretz - St. Charles Theatre'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: Room Service, San Francisco, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Room Service, San Francisco, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Room Service, San Francisco, 1938. A Comedy by John Murray & Allen Boretz - Alcazar [Theatre]'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: Room Service, San Diego, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Room Service, San Diego, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Room Service, San Diego, 1938. The Hilarious Farce Comedy - "Room Service" - The Seaon's Biggest Laugh Hit - Savoy [Theatre]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, c. 1858 / 62. Creator: John Murray

The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, c. 1858 / 62. Creator: John Murray
The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, c. 1858/62. [Marble mausoleum of Mirza Ghiyas Beg, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India]. Albumen print

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The demand upon Governor Dunmore (litho)

The demand upon Governor Dunmore (litho)
3622381 The demand upon Governor Dunmore (litho) by Snyder, W. P. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: The demand upon Governor Dunmore, 1775)

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: John Murray, reading a newspaper (engraving)

John Murray, reading a newspaper (engraving)
728278 John Murray, reading a newspaper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Murray, reading a newspaper)

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The publisher John Murray (b / w photo)

The publisher John Murray (b / w photo)
5220358 The publisher John Murray (b/w photo) by Hill, David Octavius (1802-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The publisher John Murray)

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: John Murray (engraving)

John Murray (engraving)
2811097 John Murray (engraving) by Pickersgill, Henry William (1782-1875) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Murray)

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: John Murray, Albomarle Street, 1852

John Murray, Albomarle Street, 1852
LLM457950 John Murray, Albomarle Street, 1852 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Murray, Albomarle Street, 1852)

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: Portrait of John Murray (engraving)

Portrait of John Murray (engraving)
819982 Portrait of John Murray (engraving) by Pickersgill, Henry William (1782-1875) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Murray, English publisher of Lord Byrons Works)

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: John Murray, 1802. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

John Murray, 1802. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
John Murray, 1802

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: Atten-Shun! His Grace the Duke of Atholl, has his very own private army

Atten-Shun! His Grace the Duke of Atholl, has his very own private army, the Atholl Highlanders. The Duke, commander of the Highlanders

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: Nynee Tall from South End, c. 1858-1862. Creator: John Murray

Nynee Tall from South End, c. 1858-1862. Creator: John Murray
Nynee Tall from South End, c. 1858-1862

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: John Murray (Publisher), 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson

John Murray (Publisher), 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
John Murray (Publisher), 1843-47

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: Street in Fatehpur Sikri, India, 1858-62. Creator: John Murray

Street in Fatehpur Sikri, India, 1858-62. Creator: John Murray
Street in Fatehpur Sikri, India, 1858-62

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: [The Taj Mahal from the Gateway], January-March 1864. Creator: John Murray

[The Taj Mahal from the Gateway], January-March 1864. Creator: John Murray
[The Taj Mahal from the Gateway], January-March 1864

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: Fort Agra, The Delhi Gate, 1850s. Creator: John Murray

Fort Agra, The Delhi Gate, 1850s. Creator: John Murray
Fort Agra, The Delhi Gate, 1850s

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Chowk, 1856-57. Creator: John Murray

The Chowk, 1856-57. Creator: John Murray
The Chowk, 1856-57

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Diwan-i Khas from the Mussaman Burj, Agra Palace, 1862-64. Creator: John Murray

The Diwan-i Khas from the Mussaman Burj, Agra Palace, 1862-64. Creator: John Murray
The Diwan-i Khas from the Mussaman Burj, Agra Palace, 1862-64

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: Taj Mahal, Back View of the Rest-House, with Figure, c. 1858-1862. Creator: John Murray (British)

Taj Mahal, Back View of the Rest-House, with Figure, c. 1858-1862. Creator: John Murray (British)
Taj Mahal, Back View of the Rest-House, with Figure, c. 1858-1862. Although Dr. John Murray enjoyed a distinguished medical career as a surgeon, administrator

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: Sir John Vanburgh, 1830. Creator: William Camden Edwards

Sir John Vanburgh, 1830. Creator: William Camden Edwards
Sir John Vanburgh, 1830. Portrait of English architect and dramatist Sir John Vanbrugh (c1664-1726), the designer of Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. [John Murray, London]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Queens House, Colombo, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Queens House, Colombo, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Queens House, Colombo, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Martale Hills, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Martale Hills, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Martale Hills, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Market, Colombo, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Market, Colombo, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Market, Colombo, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: Morning Mists in the Valley of the Mahawelli Gangha, c1880 (1905)

Morning Mists in the Valley of the Mahawelli Gangha, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
Morning Mists in the Valley of the Mahawelli Gangha, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: A Tropical Shower, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

A Tropical Shower, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Tropical Shower, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Mountains from Pallekelly, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Mountains from Pallekelly, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Mountains from Pallekelly, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: A Street Scene in Kandy, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

A Street Scene in Kandy, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Street Scene in Kandy, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy - Interior, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy - Interior, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy - Interior, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy - Exterior, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy - Exterior, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy - Exterior, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: A Feeding-Place for Birds, Ahmedabad, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

A Feeding-Place for Birds, Ahmedabad, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Feeding-Place for Birds, Ahmedabad, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: A Bullock Cart, Jodhpur, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

A Bullock Cart, Jodhpur, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Bullock Cart, Jodhpur, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Ascent to the Palace, Jodhpur, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Ascent to the Palace, Jodhpur, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Ascent to the Palace, Jodhpur, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: Jodhpur - General view of the Fort, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

Jodhpur - General view of the Fort, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
Jodhpur - General view of the Fort, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Tank at the Back of the Dargah, Ajmere, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Tank at the Back of the Dargah, Ajmere, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Tank at the Back of the Dargah, Ajmere, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Tomb of Khwajah Muin-Ud-Din Chisti, in the Dargah, Ajmere, c1880 (1905)

The Tomb of Khwajah Muin-Ud-Din Chisti, in the Dargah, Ajmere, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Tomb of Khwajah Muin-Ud-Din Chisti, in the Dargah, Ajmere, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Ana Sagar, Ajmere, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Ana Sagar, Ajmere, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Ana Sagar, Ajmere, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Cauldron at the entrance to the Dargah, Ajmere, c1880 (1905)

The Cauldron at the entrance to the Dargah, Ajmere, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Cauldron at the entrance to the Dargah, Ajmere, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: A Temple in the Tank at Thanesar, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

A Temple in the Tank at Thanesar, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Temple in the Tank at Thanesar, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Main Street of Alwar, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Main Street of Alwar, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Main Street of Alwar, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Golden Temple, Amritzar, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Golden Temple, Amritzar, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Golden Temple, Amritzar, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: A Gateway in the Bazaar, Lahore, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

A Gateway in the Bazaar, Lahore, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Gateway in the Bazaar, Lahore, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Tomb of Tughlak Shah, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Tomb of Tughlak Shah, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Tomb of Tughlak Shah, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: Gwalior Fort Before Sunrise, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

Gwalior Fort Before Sunrise, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
Gwalior Fort Before Sunrise, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageJohn Murray Collection: The Bazaar, Agra, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Bazaar, Agra, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Bazaar, Agra, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]



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John Murray was a man of many talents and interests. He was not only a publisher but also an artist, as seen in his works such as "The Man Sing Palace, Gwalior" and "The Mosque and Gate of Victory, Fatehpur Sikri. " His attention to detail and skillful brushstrokes are evident in these stunning pieces. Murray's artistic abilities extended beyond painting; he also captured the essence of historical figures through his engravings. One notable example is the portrait of himself reading a newspaper, showcasing his passion for knowledge and current events. Another engraving depicts him standing proudly outside his publishing house on Albemarle Street in 1852. In addition to being an artist, Murray had a keen interest in history. His study for "Patrons and Lovers of Art" reflects his fascination with the art world during the early 19th century. This oil on canvas piece showcases Murray's ability to capture both beauty and emotion within his subjects. Murray's diverse range of interests can be seen further through his depiction of military life in "A Camel-Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers. " This artwork highlights not only his artistic skills but also his appreciation for different cultures and traditions. One cannot forget Murray's contribution to preserving history through photography. The black-and-white photo captures him as a publisher, emphasizing his dedication to literature and sharing knowledge with others. Lastly, we must acknowledge John Murray's role as a creator rather than just an observer. The tombstone marking Itimad-ud-Daulah's final resting place stands as evidence that he left behind more than just art; he left behind a legacy that will forever be remembered.