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Bridge over the river Biswamintree, near Brodera

Hand-coloured engraving of a bridge image by James Forbes, engraved by J. Shury. Scene of the bridge over the river "Biswamintree" (Vishwamitri) near Brodera (Vadodara district of India, Gujarat).

Forbes, James, 1749-1819

A view of Bombay, from Malabar Hill, with the island of Caranjah and part of the Indian continent in the distance

Hand-coloured engraving of an image by James Forbes, published by Richard Bentley, 8 New Burlington St., 1834 and engraved by James Storer. Engraving depicts panorama from Malabar Hill; trees, grass, and two groups of figures in European dress can be seen in the foreground, some buildings and a body of water by the shore. Towards the background is the bay with an island with white low buildings, tall ships on the water, and a mountainous landscape in the distance.

Forbes, James, 1749-1819