Benjamin Wolff (f. Danmark 1790, d. sst. 1866)
Erhvervet af Davids Samling i november 2016.
The Calcutta Sketchbook Collection. Pencil. On European paper. Several signed on mount. 15×24 cm.-40×55 cm. (c.91)
“From my Bungalow, Calcutta 1822”, An open, almost panoramic view overlooking Calcutta. The amateur artist’s own introduction to this exceedingly interesting collection of firsthand authentic topographical observations of a bygone India. All drawings are made in situ , including several images from Calcutta; View towards Hugli River from Koila Ghat, Cruttenden Homes, Near Bishop’s College. Howrah, From my Bungalow, Tank Square etc. Also included are numerous detailed studies from his many excursions. Many of these drawings bear dating as well as indication of location, some with additional inscriptions on the verso. The collection corresponds with similar drawings inserted in the unpublished notebooks of Benjamin Wolff.
A number of the drawings are laid down on paper and signed B.Wolff. The remaining part bear annotations , typically Benj. Wolff del. Calcutta and dated between 1818–1827. They have additional protective tissue.(compare with diary)
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Orientalsk kunst, 30. november 2016