Collection: Sketching The Afghan Border sketchbook-nw-frontier-00018-58530

Description

Watercolours and sketches of the North West Frontier Province, India, 1909-1913, by an unknown artist. Views of Himalayan landscapes, forts and outposts including the Landi Kotal Camp, Khargali [Kargil] Heights, Michni Kandao Post, Kabul River, Fort Jamrud, Khyber Pass, Suru fort and Matanni; views of towns, streets and bridges including Sumbal, Bihara, Sopor and the Mar Canal in Srinagar; views of ruins including Takht (Takht-i-Bahi) from the Dal Lake and the Sun Temple, Martand; and landscapes including the Swat River from the Landakai Ridge and the Lower Tochi Valley.