Lithographic Sketches of the Public Characters of Calcutta

Lithographic Sketches of the Public Characters of Calcutta by C. Grant is a satirical and illustrative work that offers vivid portrayals of prominent figures in 19th-century colonial Calcutta. Through a combination of caricature, humor, and social commentary, the book captures the personalities and peculiarities of British and Indian elites of the time. It provides unique insight into colonial society, blending art and literature to critique and document the cultural and political life of British India.