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James Wales, The Mountain of Ellora [three views joined to form a panorama], 1 June 1803.
Hand-coloured aquatint. 430 mm x 1803 mm. © Photo: Prudence Cuming Associates Limited.
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The Mountain of Ellora [three views joined to form a panorama], 1 June 1803
James Wales (1747 - 1795)
RA Collection: Art
430 mm x 1803 mm
Hindoo Excavations. In The Mountain Of Ellora Near Aurungabad In The Decan: In Twenty Four Views Respectfully Dedicated To Sir Charles Warre Malet Bart. Late The British Resident At Poonah: Engraved From The Drawings Of James Wales, By And Under The Direction Of Thomas Daniell. - London: June 1st. 1803. [text volume 'June 1, 1804.']
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