Tellicherry, Kerala 1731

This 1731 painting by George Lambert, "Tellicherry, Kerala," depicts a bustling waterfront scene. Three large sailing ships are docked at the harbor, with smaller boats and figures visible in the foreground. The fort and buildings lining the shoreline suggest a thriving port city, highlighting the British East India Company's influence in India during the early 18th century. Lambert, a skilled marine painter, captures the detail and movement of the ships with impressive accuracy.