Lovechild Collection

Fort of Gwalior, India, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Fort of Gwalior, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Benares, India, 1847. Artist: Kirchner
Benares, India, 1847. The city of Varanasi on the River Ganges. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Bazaar in Bombay, India, 1847. Artist: Kirchner
Bazaar in Bombay, India, 1847. Market in Mumbai, with canopied balconies above. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Bazaar at Cabul, in the fruit season, 1847. Market in Kabul, Afghanistan. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Chittapore road, Calcutta, 1847. The Indian city of Calcutta during the British Empire period. Some Europeans can just be seen in the centre of the street

Palace of Allahabad, India, 1847. Artist: Bonner
Palace of Allahabad, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Calcutta, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Town and fort of Agra, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Town and fort of Agra, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

The Lall Bang, 1847. Artist: Robinson
The Lall Bang, 1847. The Lal Bagh gardens at Bangalore in India was commissioned by Hyder Ali and completed by his son, Tipu Sultan (1749-1799)

The last effort of Tippoo Saib at Seringapatam, 1799, (1847). The death of Tippoo Sahib (1753-1799), Sultan of Mysore at his stronghold, Seringapatam, India

The Zenana, 1847. Artist: Bonner
The Zenana, 1847. The zenana is the area in which women are secluded in some Hindu and Muslim families. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Setting in of the monsoon, Cannanore Fort, 1847. The coast at Kannur in Kerala, India. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

A street in Bombay, 1847. View of Mumbai during the British Empire period. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Town and fort of Trichinopoly, India, 1847. View of Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, during the British Empire period. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co)

Grand Temple of the Bull, Tanjore, India, 1847. Artist: Kirchner
Grand Temple of the Bull, Tanjore, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Chalees Satoon, or the Pavilion of the Forty Pillars, 1847. Artist: Giles
Chalees Satoon, or the Pavilion of the Forty Pillars, 1847. Pavilion in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

View of Cabul, 1847. Artist: Giles
View of Cabul, 1847. The town of Kabul in Afghanistan. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Khan Lodi overpowered, 15th century, (1847). Artist: Robinson
Khan Lodi overpowered, 15th century, (1847). Indian sultan Bahlul Khan Lodhi (died 1489) was the first Sultan of the Lodhi Dynasty

The Gate of Akbers mausoleum, India, 1847. Artist: Robinson
The Gate of Akbers mausoleum, India, 1847. The tomb of Akbar the Great (1542-1605) at Sikandra, near Agra. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Pilgrims at the source of the Ganges, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Indian landscape and temple, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Indian landscape and temple, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Goa, from the Upper Curtain, India, 1847. Artist: Dean & Co
Goa, from the Upper Curtain, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Dowlatabad, India, 1847. The detached and precipitous rock on which Daulatabad stands. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Vasco da Gamas introduction to the Zamorin, India, 1498, (1847). Artist: Robinson
Vasco da Gamas introduction to the Zamorin, India, 1498, (1847). Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama (1469-1524) is received by Manavikraman Raja, the Saamoothiri (or Zamorin) of Kozhikode

Temple of Somnath, Gujarat, India, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Temple of Somnath, Gujarat, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Headman of the village holding his court, 1847. Meeting under a tree in an Indian village. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Caves of Ellora, India, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Caves of Ellora, India, 1847. Ellora is famous for its rock temples, a series of caves carved out of the rocky hillside, one and a quarter miles long, in three sections: Buddhist

Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma, 1847. Hindu deities. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Map of India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Victoria Town, Hong Kong Island, 1847. Victoria City, one of the first urban settlements after Hong Kong became a British colony in 1842, was often said to be the capital of Hong Kong

Golden Island, China, 1847. Artist: Palmer
Golden Island, China, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

House at Ningbo, China, 1847. Artist: Armstrong
House at Ningbo, China, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Buddhist temple, China, 1847. Artist: Mason
Buddhist temple, China, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

The bay and island of Hong Kong, 1847. Artist: E Gilks
The bay and island of Hong Kong, 1847. Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by Borget. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Culture and preparation of tea, China, 1847. Artist: E Gilks
Culture and preparation of tea, China, 1847. Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by Piqua. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Domestic scene, ladies at their usual employments, 1847. Artist: Evans
Domestic scene, ladies at their usual employments, 1847. Chinese women painting and playing musical instruments. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co)

Ladies walking, garden scene of one of the wealthier classes, 1847. Artist: Armstrong
Ladies walking, garden scene of one of the wealthier classes, 1847. Chinese women with fans. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

The present Emperor of China when a young man, saving his fathers life... c1796-1804, (1847). Artist: JW Giles
The present Emperor of China when a young man, saving his fathers life during an insurrection, c1796-1804, (1847). The Daoguang Emperor (1782-1850) protecting his father the Jiaqing Emperor

Appearance in public of a Viceroy attended by his retinue, 1847. Artist: Giles
Appearance in public of a Viceroy attended by his retinue, 1847. A Chinese dignitary being carried in a litter. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London)

Approach of the Emperor of China, to receive the British ambassador, 1847. Artist: JW Giles
Approach of the Emperor of China, to receive the British ambassador, 1847. Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by W Alexander

The Emperors vow, 18th century, (1847). Artist: Evans
The Emperors vow, 18th century, (1847). Kien Long, or the Qianlong Emperor 1711-1799) was the fifth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty and ruled from 1735-1796

Giving out corn to the people, during a season of scarcity, 1847. Artist: Evans
Giving out corn to the people, during a season of scarcity, 1847. Chinese people receiving food. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

The annual spring festival, 1847. Artist: Evans
The annual spring festival, 1847. Chinese seasonal celebration. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

The ceremonies observed in every province and city of China, on the occasion of an eclipse, 1847. Artist: JW Giles
The ceremonies observed in every province and city of China, on the occasion of an eclipse, 1847. Drawn by G F Sargent, from a painting by Fo Shang

Annual ceremony of presenting the almanacks, 1847. Artist: Giles
Annual ceremony of presenting the almanacks, 1847. Chinese traditions. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Grand ceremony of trying the cannon, 1847. Artist: Giles
Grand ceremony of trying the cannon, 1847. Chinese ceremony. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Interior of a mandarins house, China, 1847. Artist: Walmsley
Interior of a mandarins house, China, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Mandarins house, China, 1847. Artist: Armstrong
Mandarins house, China, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

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"Lovechild: A Journey Through India's Artistic Heritage" Step back in time to the vibrant and diverse landscapes of 19th-century India, as captured by talented artists. The Fort of Gwalior, painted by Robinson in 1847, stands tall and majestic, a testament to the country's rich history. Venture further into Benares, where Kirchner's brush strokes bring to life the spiritual essence of this ancient city. The Bazaar in Bombay is a bustling hub of activity; Kirchner skillfully captures its energy and vibrancy on canvas. In Cabul, during the fruit season of 1847, we witness a colorful bazaar that tantalizes our senses with its aromatic delights. Ghazni Fortress proudly displays its two Minars against an awe-inspiring backdrop – another masterpiece from Kirchner. The City of Lucknow beckons us with its architectural wonders; Robinson beautifully portrays its grandeur through his artistry. Chittapore road in Calcutta offers glimpses into daily life - a busy street filled with people going about their routines. Bonner takes us inside the Palace of Allahabad, revealing opulence fit for royalty. Calcutta mesmerizes us with its charm and cultural richness - an enchanting city brought to life on canvas. Robinson transports us to Agra - home to both town and fort - where history whispers secrets from every corner. The Lall Bang captivates our imagination with tales untold but immortalized through art. Finally, we witness Tippoo Saib's last effort at Seringapatam in 1799 through an artist's eyes decades later. This poignant piece encapsulates bravery and sacrifice forever etched into Indian history. Join us on this visual journey through India's past as these remarkable artworks unveil stories waiting to be discovered anew. Lovechild celebrates the artistic heritage that continues to inspire generations even today.