George Francis White (1808–1898) was a colonel in the British Army who served in the British Raj.[1] He was also an amateur artist and while stationed in India produced a book of engravings and sketches called, Views in India, Chiefly among the Himalaya Mountains.[2][3]
Many of White's drawings were taken up by professional artists such as J. M. W. Turner, Cotman, Cox, Prout, Copley Fielding, and developed into full-scale works.[2][4]
After serving in India from 1825 to 1846, he returned to England and became the Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary.
Gallery
Valley of the Dhoon, Himalaya c.1850
Simla, Near Bilaspoor
Source of the River Jumna
References
- ↑ "'View near Jubberah in the Himalayas', Lt-Col George Francis White, 1829". Tate.
- 1 2 "Col. George Francis White (1808-1898)". www.christies.com.
- ↑ "Colonel George Francis White, View of the Himalays (sic) from Mt Tyne, 1829". Grosvenor Gallery.
- ↑ "Collections Online | British Museum". www.britishmuseum.org.
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