George Francis White

George Francis White (1808–1898) was a colonel in the British Army who served in the British Raj.[1] He was also an amateur artist and while stationed in India produced a book of engravings and sketches called, Views in India, Chiefly among the Himalaya Mountains.[2][3]

Many of White's drawings were taken up by professional artists such as J. M. W. Turner, Cotman, Cox, Prout, Copley Fielding, and developed into full-scale works.[2][4]

After serving in India from 1825 to 1846, he returned to England and became the Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary.

  • Valley of the Dhoon, Himalaya c.1850
    Valley of the Dhoon, Himalaya c.1850
  • Simla, Near Bilaspoor
    Simla, Near Bilaspoor
  • Source of the River Jumna
    Source of the River Jumna

References
  1. "'View near Jubberah in the Himalayas', Lt-Col George Francis White, 1829". Tate.
  2. "Col. George Francis White (1808-1898)". www.christies.com.
  3. "Colonel George Francis White, View of the Himalays (sic) from Mt Tyne, 1829". Grosvenor Gallery.
  4. "Collections Online | British Museum". www.britishmuseum.org.
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