The Esplanade was the open area to the north of Fort William on the bank of the Hooghly (now Eden Gardens). The west end of Esplanade Row is visible at the far right of the image. The shipping that is shown includes some of the Company vessels known as East Indiamen.
Thomas Daniell
View taken on the Esplanade, Calcutta
1797
Engraving
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Thomas Daniell
View taken on the Esplanade, Calcutta
1797
Engraving
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