Birbal's Palace at Fatehpur Sikri

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Size:	11.5 x 14.5 inches
Medium:	Tinted Engraving
Condition:	Good condition

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A fine tinted engraving from the private publication “Zur Erinnerung an die Reise des Prinzen Waldemar von Preussen nach Indien 1844-1846”, (In Memory of the Journey of Prince Waldemar of Prussia to India in the Years 1844-1846) which was printed posthumously in two volumes in 1853. It was based on the diary, essays notes and letters left by the Prince. The engraving is by A. Haun, after Ferdinand Bellerman from the original work by Prince Wilhelm Waldemar of Prussia , printed by the Konigl Lith Institute in Berlin 1854. This engraving is titled “Fathepore Sikri” (Fatehpur Sikri) and depicts Birbal’s House in the capital of the Mughal Empire built in 1571 by Emperor Akbar in what is now Uttar Pradesh, India. Akbar abandoned it in 1585 due to a campaign in Punjab and it was later completely abandoned in 1610. Birbal’s House is thought to have been the residence of Raja Birbal (1528 – 1586), who was an advisor and minister of the Mughal emperor, Akbar. He is mostly known in the Indian subcontinent for the folk tales which focus on his wit. Birbal had a close association with Emperor Akbar and was one of his most important courtiers, part of a group called the navaratnas (nine jewels).
Prince Friedrich Wilhelm Waldemar, son of Prince Friedrich Wilhelm Karl of Prussia, visited Sri Lanka, India and Nepal in 1844-1846. As was the Prussian aristocratic custom, he joined the military and by 1838, he had risen in ranks to simultaneously become a Major in the Guard-Dragoons and Commander of the 3rd Guard Militia. In 1844, he was promoted to Colonel of the Guard Artillery Brigade. That same year, he joined Eduard Graf von Oriola, a former captain on the General-staff, and Lieutenant Albrecht Wilhelm von der Groeben on a tour of India. Prince Waldemar maintained a travelogue during his journeys composed of his diaries and sketches of Egypt, Iraq, India, Calcutta, Delhi, Lahore, Bombay, Nepal, and other locations.
Ferdinand Konrad Bellermann (1814 – 1889) was a German painter and naturalist, who is most famous for his scenes of Venezuela, which have been sold at Sotheby's.
The German (Austrian) painter, lithographer and etcher, August Haun (1815–1894), studied under Karl Blechen and August Wilhelm Schirmer. He first displayed his works at the annual Berlin Academy exhibitions from 1836, starting with landscape drawings and then proceeding to genre scenes, architectural pieces and romantic landscapes.

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A fine tinted engraving from the private publication “Zur Erinnerung an die Reise des Prinzen Waldemar von Preussen nach Indien 1844-1846”, (In Memory of the Journey of Prince Waldemar of Prussia to India in the Years 1844-1846) which was printed posthumously in two volumes in 1853. It was based on the diary, essays notes and letters left by the Prince. The engraving is by A. Haun, after Ferdinand Bellerman from the original work by Prince Wilhelm Waldemar of Prussia , printed by the Konigl Lith Institute in Berlin 1854. This engraving is titled “Fathepore Sikri” (Fatehpur Sikri) and depicts Birbal’s House in the capital of the Mughal Empire built in 1571 by Emperor Akbar in what is now Uttar Pradesh, India. Akbar abandoned it in 1585 due to a campaign in Punjab and it was later completely abandoned in 1610. Birbal’s House is thought to have been the residence of Raja Birbal (1528 – 1586), who was an advisor and minister of the Mughal emperor, Akbar. He is mostly known in the Indian subcontinent for the folk tales which focus on his wit. Birbal had a close association with Emperor Akbar and was one of his most important courtiers, part of a group called the navaratnas (nine jewels).
Prince Friedrich Wilhelm Waldemar, son of Prince Friedrich Wilhelm Karl of Prussia, visited Sri Lanka, India and Nepal in 1844-1846. As was the Prussian aristocratic custom, he joined the military and by 1838, he had risen in ranks to simultaneously become a Major in the Guard-Dragoons and Commander of the 3rd Guard Militia. In 1844, he was promoted to Colonel of the Guard Artillery Brigade. That same year, he joined Eduard Graf von Oriola, a former captain on the General-staff, and Lieutenant Albrecht Wilhelm von der Groeben on a tour of India. Prince Waldemar maintained a travelogue during his journeys composed of his diaries and sketches of Egypt, Iraq, India, Calcutta, Delhi, Lahore, Bombay, Nepal, and other locations.
Ferdinand Konrad Bellermann (1814 – 1889) was a German painter and naturalist, who is most famous for his scenes of Venezuela, which have been sold at Sotheby's.
The German (Austrian) painter, lithographer and etcher, August Haun (1815–1894), studied under Karl Blechen and August Wilhelm Schirmer. He first displayed his works at the annual Berlin Academy exhibitions from 1836, starting with landscape drawings and then proceeding to genre scenes, architectural pieces and romantic landscapes.

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During the 18th and 19th centuries, several British and European men travelled within India and produced paintings, drawings, sketches and prints documenting the architecture, landscape, flora and fauna. Amongst these travellers were historians, artists, aristocrats and army officers. Upon their return to their home countries, some of them had their books published, which serve as an excellent record of India’s history, till date. The books had prints of the artworks created by these travellers, made using different printmaking techniques such as engraving, etching, aquatint, lithography and others.

For instance, Thomas Daniell (1749 - 1840) and his nephew William Daniell (1769 - 1837) travelled extensively in India between 1786 and 1793. Thomas Daniell was the son of an innkeeper, who began his working life as a bricklayer before becoming an assistant to the coach painter of the king. On their return to Britain, Thomas and William produced many paintings, drawings and prints based on the sketches they had made while travelling. The 144 aquatint prints, collectively known as 'Oriental Scenery', represent the single largest and most impressive project by English artists to depict Indian architecture and landscape. Another famous traveller was Prince Waldemar of Prussia, Germany, who landed in Calcutta in January 1845, while on an expedition to explore distant lands. He was accompanied by a team of military men already familiar with India, a botanist and a medical doctor. Besides being a trained military man, Waldemar was also an enthusiastic artist and created many watercolour paintings and sketches depicting his travels across India. These watercolours were turned into lithographs in Berlin on his return. ‘In Memory of the Journey of Prince Waldemar of Prussia to India in the Years 1844-1846’ was printed posthumously in two volumes in 1853, and features many of his artworks. Other travellers to India whose work prints were later published include French naturalist Pierre Sonnerat, British Army Officer Captain Charles Gold, English watercolour painter Chares Bentley, amongst others.

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Size:	11.5 x 14.5 inches
Medium:	Tinted Engraving
Condition:	Good condition

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