Panwell Tavern
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a busy tavern near Panvel, India. A horse and camels wait with riders who just arrived by boat. The tavern sits under big, leafy trees. This scene was painted by Charles Harcourt Chambers between 1824 and 1828. It’s part of a series about a journey inland from Mumbai’s harbor. Check out more works by Chambers, Charles Harcourt (Sir).