George Francis White Explained

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, Copley Fielding, Henry Martens, Prout, 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.

Notes and References

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