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Colesworthy Grant: sketches and drawings

Burma in 1855 · 1813–1880

Colesworthy Grant (1813–1880): burma in 1855. SketchMap Atlas shows 2 sketches by Colesworthy Grant on the world map, each placed where it was drawn.

Artist of British origin working in Bengal who sketched on a trip to Burma in 1855. His drawings of Burmese towns, temples and river scenes are a record of the region shortly before major political changes.

Sketches by Colesworthy Grant and where they were drawn

Henzada Seen from the Steamer — Colesworthy Grant, 1855

The King’s Palace at Amarapura — Colesworthy Grant, 1855

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Where did Colesworthy Grant draw each work?

Henzada Seen from the Steamer (1855): drawn at Hinthada, Myanmar (17.6400° N, 95.4580° E). Details
The King’s Palace at Amarapura (1855): drawn at Amarapura, Myanmar. Details

About the works

Henzada Seen from the Steamer, 1855. A shore with huts and a boat with rowers: a watercolour from the album of Phayre’s mission of 1855. Source · Public domain
The King’s Palace at Amarapura, 1855. The palace’s tiered spire and cannon in the square: a watercolour with pen, 1855. Source · Public domain

Quick answers

Who was Colesworthy Grant?

Artist of British origin working in Bengal who sketched on a trip to Burma in 1855.

Where did Colesworthy Grant draw?

Myanmar. Every sketch is shown on the map at the place where it was made.

What techniques did Colesworthy Grant use?

The works on SketchMap Atlas are watercolour.

Can I use the sketches by Colesworthy Grant?

The works shown here are marked “Public domain” and come from Wikimedia Commons. Check the source link of each work for the exact terms.

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