James Grant Collection (page 7)

Tippoo Sahib, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Tippoo Sahib, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Map of the Presidency of Madras, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Map of the Presidency of Madras, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Scene on the Banks of the Ganges, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Scene on the Banks of the Ganges, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Native of Madras, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Native of Madras, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Old East India House, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Old East India House, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Scene In Delhi: The Cross-Roads, Chandni Chowk, the Principal Business Thoroughfare, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Scene In Delhi: The Cross-Roads, Chandni Chowk, the Principal Business Thoroughfare, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant

Sea-Fight Off Trincomalee, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Sea-Fight Off Trincomalee, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of Government House, Calcutta, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Government House, Calcutta, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Lord Clive, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Lord Clive, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Clive Leading His Men Up To Conjeveram, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Clive Leading His Men Up To Conjeveram, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Warren Hastings Reviewing Pearses Column, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Warren Hastings Reviewing Pearses Column, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of Madras from the Sea, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Madras from the Sea, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Survivors of the Crew of the "Nisero, "lately released from Captivity by the Rajah of Tenom
1045780 The Survivors of the Crew of the " Nisero, " lately released from Captivity by the Rajah of Tenom, Acheen (engraving) by English School

A Coast Scene at Warrnambool, 1901. Creator: Unknown
A Coast Scene at Warrnambool, 1901. The first documented European discovery was by Lieutenant James Grant in December 1800, the first settlers arrived in the 1840s

Low Tide, Shelly Beach, Warrnambool, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Low Tide, Shelly Beach, Warrnambool, 1901. The first documented European discovery of Warrnambool was by Lieutenant James Grant

General Gordon, c1885. Charles George Gordon, (1833-1885), British Army officer. After a photograph by Adams & Scanlan. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

William Wallace, c1270-1305, (c1880). Sir William Wallace (c1270- 23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th

Battle of Navarino, c1880. Artist: C. R
Battle of Navarino, c1880. Episode of Greek War of Independence (1821-1832). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Colonel Fitzgeralds Charge at San Sebastian, c1880. Field Marshal Sir John Forster FitzGerald (c1785-1877), Irish officer in the British Army. Episode of the Peninsula War (1807-1814)

Ismailia, c1882. Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War (1882). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

General Sir Frederick Haines, Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India, c1880. Frederick Paul Haines (1819-1909), British Army officer. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Captain St. John Frome, c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Lord Alcester, c1882. Frederick Beauchamp Paget Seymour, 1st Baron Alcester (1821-1895), British naval commander. After a photograph by J. McLardy. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

Battle of Baba Wali: The Highlanders Clearing a Village, c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Edward III, c1880. Edward III (1312-1377), King of England. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Burning of Coomassie, c1880. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Captain Sartorius, c1880. Reginald William Sartorius (1841-1907), British Indian Army officer. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

King Koffees Palace, c1880. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Amoaful, c1880. Artist: W. P
Amoaful, c1880. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874).From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Advance of Highlanders, c1880. Artist: T. R
Advance of Highlanders, c1880. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

A Skirmish in the Forest, c1880. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

In the Bush, c1880. Artist: John Greenaway
In the Bush, c1880. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

On the march from Elmina, c1880. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Sir Garnet Wolseley, c1880. Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley (1833-1913), Anglo-Irish officer. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

A Cape Coast King and his Court, c1880. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Village on the West Coast of Africa, c1880. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Warrior of Elmina, c1880. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

View of the Himalayan Range, c1880. Episode of the Bhutan War (1864-1865). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Tattooing a Maori Chief, c1880. Episode of the First Taranaki War (1860-1861). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

New Zealand War-Dance, c1880. Episode of the First Taranaki War (1860-1861). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

New Zealand Landscape, c1880. Episode of the First Taranaki War (1860-1861). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Fall of Lucknow, c1880. Episode of the Indian Rebellion (1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Captain Hope Johnstone Bringing News of the Capture, c1880. Episode of the Indian Rebellion (1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Teheran, c1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
Teheran, c1880. Episode of the Indian Rebellion (1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Captain Peel, c1880. Sir William Peel (1824-1858), British naval officer. Episode of the Indian Rebellion (1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

An Incident in the Mutiny at Allahabad, c1880. Artist: C. R
An Incident in the Mutiny at Allahabad, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Persian War (1856-1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Sir James Outram, c1880. Sir James Outram, 1st Baronet, (1803-1863), British Army officer. Episode of the Indian Rebellion (1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Allahabad, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Persian War (1856-1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

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James Grant, a talented artist from the late 19th century, captured the essence of various historical events and landscapes through his remarkable works. One such masterpiece is "Guadaloupe, " painted around 1880. With meticulous brushstrokes, Grant transports us to this Caribbean island, immersing us in its vibrant colors and tropical beauty. In another captivating piece titled "Isandhlwana: The Dash with the Colours" (c1880), Grant skillfully depicts the intensity of battle during the Anglo-Zulu War in South Africa. His attention to detail allows us to witness firsthand the bravery and chaos that unfolded on that fateful day. Grant's talent for illustrating military strategies is evident in his work "Plan of the Defences at Rorkes Drift" (Jan. 22, 1879). Through precise lines and intricate markings, he provides a visual representation of this crucial defensive position during one of history's most famous battles. Continuing his exploration of military campaigns, Grant presents us with "Plan of the Marches near Isandhlwana between Jan. 12th and 22nd, 1879. " This detailed map offers insight into troop movements leading up to the Battle of Isandlwana while showcasing Grant's expertise in cartography. Speaking further about Isandhlwana, we encounter Grant's exceptional artwork titled "Plan of the Battle of Isandhlwana" (Jan. 22, 1879). This illustration not only captures key strategic points but also conveys emotions felt by soldiers engaged in combat on that tragic day. Moving away from war scenes but still capturing historical moments is Grant's painting entitled "Landing Troops at Khedives Palace at Alexandria after Bombardment" (1882). Here he portrays a significant event during Egypt's struggle for independence against British occupation - an impactful image filled with both destruction and hope for a brighter future. Grant's artistic talents were not limited to historical events alone.