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Marquess Tweeddale (1787-1876 AD)

        It is an oil Painting painted by Sir Francis Grant in the 19th century. The portrait of Marquess Tweeddale was in standing position. He was the Governor of Fort St. George during the period from (1842-1848), Madras presidency.

 

Marquess Tweeddale (1787-1876 AD)

 

Lord Harris (1810-1872 AD)

 

 

 

Lord Harris (1810-1872 AD)

        It is an oil Painting painted by Sir Francis Grant in the 19th century. The portrait shows the Governor of Fort St. George (1854-1859), Madras Presidency.

 

 

 

The Rt. Honourable Baron Pentland (1860-1925 AD.)

        It is an oil painting painted by E.H. Kennington, a British artist worked in India during 20th century. The picture of Rt. Honourable Baron shows he became the Governor of Fort St. George, (1912-1919), Madras presidency.

 

The Rt. Honourable Baron Pentland (1860-1925 AD.)

 

Lord Connemara (1827-1902 AD)

 

 


Lord Connemara (1827-1902 AD)

        It is an oil painting painted by George smith in 1900 in India. Lord Connemara became the Governor of Fort. St. George during the period from 1886-1890, Madras presidency. In memory of his achievements as administrator in India, the public library has been named as Connemara public library situated inside the Chennai Museum.

 

 

 

Lord Napier (1819-1898 AD)

        It is an oil painting on canvas painted by Loven Dickinson, a British artist worked in India during 19th century. Lord Napier became the Governor of Fort St. George (1866-1872), Madras Presidency. In memory of his service to the British, a memorial park and Bridge named as Napier Park and Napier Bridge were constructed in Chennai.

 

Lord Napier (1819-1898 AD)

 

Sir Samuel Auchmuty (1756-1822 AD)

 


 

Sir Samuel Auchmuty (1756-1822 AD)

        It is an oil painting painted by Sir. Thomas Lawrence, a British artist worked in India during 19th century. Sir Samuel Auchmuty became the Commander in Chief of the British India during the period from (1810-1813).

 


 

Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805 AD)

        It is an oil painting painted by Robert Home in 1792. Cornwallis is portrayed in this picture in standing position. In the background a view of Seringapatam in the distance is painted. Marquess Cornwallis was the Governor General of India during period 1786-1793.

 

Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805 AD)

 

Lord William Bentinck (1774-1839 AD)

 


 

Lord William Bentinck (1774-1839 AD)

        It is an oil painting painted by H.W.Pickersgill RA, a British artist worked in India in 19th century. The Painting shows the figure Lord William Bentinck who became the Governor of Fort St. George and Madras Presidency in 1803-1807 of Madras Presidency. The landscape is seen in the background and the portrait is in the standing position.

 

 


Sir George Stanley (1872-1934 AD)

        It is an oil painting painted by Oswald Birly, a British artist in the 19th century. Sir George Stanley became the Governor in 1929 - 1934, Fort St. George, Madras presidency. The picture shows the Governor in standing position. In memory of his achievements in the post of Governor of erstwhile government, the government hospital in Chennai has been named as Stanley hospital.

 

Sir George Stanley (1872-1934 AD)

 

Sir Eyre Coote (1726-1783 AD)

 


 

Sir Eyre Coote (1726-1783 AD)

        It is an oil painting painted by Thomas Hickey, a British artist worked in India during 19th century. During his stay in Madras from 1812 to 1824, he was employed for conserving the portraits of Governors and Generals. The portrait of Sir Eyre Coote had been copied on to a canvas by him. Sir Eyre Coote had served as the Commander-in-Chief of the army from 1769 to 1770 and 1778 to 1783.

 

 


 

Sir William Meadows (1738-1813 AD)

        It is an oil painting painted by Robert Home, a British artist in 18th century. The picture shows Sir William Meadows holding a bird in his right hand, Horse is standing behind him. He was the Governor of Fort St. George during 1790-1792.

 

Sir William Meadows (1738-1813 AD)

 

Sir George Barlow (1762-1847 AD)

 


 

Sir George Barlow (1762-1847 AD)

        It is an oil painting painted by George Watson, a British worked in India in 19th century. Sir George Barlow became the Governor of Fort St. George, Madras Presidency in 1807.

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