Robert Gill | |
|---|---|
 Gill at Ajanta | |
| Born | 26 September 1804[1] Hackney, London, England |
| Died | 10 April 1879 (aged 74)[2] en route from Ajanta to Bhusawal, India. |
| Resting place | European Cemetery, Bhusawal 21°3′2.39″N 75°47′43.47″E / 21.0506639°N 75.7954083°E |
| Occupation(s) | Army officer, artist, photographer, sportsman |
| Known for | copying the paintings of Ajanta Caves. |
| Spouse | Frances Flowerdew Rickerby[1] |
| Partner(s) | Paro, a native girl of Ajanta[3] |
Major Robert Gill (1804–1879)[2][4] was an army officer, antiquarian, painter and photographer in British India. He is best known for his paintings copying the frescoes of the Ajanta Caves. Gill was the first painter[A] – after their rediscovery in 1819 – to make extensive copies of the Buddhist cave paintings, which mostly date to the 5th century CE. His surviving copies and drawings remain significant in Ajanta studies as the originals have significantly deteriorated since his time.[5]
- ^ a b McLaughlin, Colman (13 February 2002). "Seeking information on Robert Gill". Rootsweb. Retrieved 24 October 2012. This is a mail by Major Gill's descendant, which contains some valuable information.[dead link]
- ^ a b Inscription on tombstone, which also states his age was 75
- ^ McLaughlin, James (2009). "Personal Stories – DNA Discussion Project". West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ^ Buckland 1906, p. 166
- ^ Patel, Divia – Curator, Asian Department; Costaras, Nicola – Head Paintings Conservator (Spring 2006). "Conserving the copies of the Ajanta cave paintings at the V&A". Conservation Journal (52). Victoria & Albert Museum. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
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