James Moffat (1775 – 1815) was a Scottish engraver who worked in India during the rule of the East Indian Company.
James Moffat | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1775 |
| Died | 1815 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | engraver |
Life edit
He was an ethnic Scotsman but he spent most of his life in India. He had a son named John Moffat who worked as a photographer.[citation needed]
Career edit
He arrived in Calcutta in 1789 and worked as an engraver there.[1]
He joined the Calcutta Gazette in 1797.[1]
Legacy edit
His engravings provided a clear picture of street life in Indian cities during the British colonial rule. His engravings have been auctioned by Christie's and are currently preserved in European libraries.[2][3]
References edit
- ^ a b Team, The Prinseps (31 July 2019). "James Moffat : 1st View of the City of Benaras". Prinseps.com.
- ^ "'Chandernagore'. Drawn and engraved by James Moffat, published Calcutta, 1800". Europeana.eu.
- ^ "James Moffatt (1775-1815)". Christies.com.