WILLIAM FADEN (1749 - 1836) DRAWN BY JAMES RENNELL
A MAP OF BENGAL, BAHAR, OUDE & ALLAHABAD WITH PART OF AGRA AND DELHI EXHIBITING THE COURSE OF THE GANGES FROM HURDWAR TO THE SEA
Folded MapYear: 1786
Size: 108.6 x 73.5 cm (42.7 x 28.9 inches)
Detailed map of the Upper Indian provinces, extending to Tibet in the north and the Bay of Bengal in the south.
This map was drawn by James Rennell F.R.S., Surveyor General of India, and engraved from the original drawing in the Possession of the East India Company. The map includes a great deal of detail and shows roads and military outposts.
Cartouche shows a bearded sea god resting his arm on a bull's head, and an alligator and leopard are beside him. At right, an Indian woman holds a bowl over a kneeling man as two other men look on.
William Faden (1749-1836)
He was a London engraver, mapmaker, map- and printseller, and publisher. He began his career as an employee of Thomas Jefferys, then from 1771–76 was in partnership with Jefferys’ heirs before assuming sole control of the business. His long career lasted until 1823, when he retired and transferred his firm to his former apprentice, James Wyld.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
Small hole near the Cartouche, eales good
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