Where did Edward Lear draw “Plains of Bengal from above Siliguri”?
Edward Lear drew “Plains of Bengal from above Siliguri” at Siliguri, Bengal, India. SketchMap Atlas shows it on a world map at this spot, so you can stand where the artist stood.
“Plains of Bengal from above Siliguri” was drawn by Edward Lear in 1874 at Siliguri, Bengal, India. It is a watercolour work shown on SketchMap Atlas at the place where it was made.

A river winds through the valley beneath the palms: a view from the Himalayan foothills.
| Artist | Edward Lear |
|---|---|
| Year | 1874 |
| Place | Siliguri, Bengal, India |
| Technique | watercolour |
| Licence | Public domain |
| Source | Wikimedia Commons |

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Edward Lear drew “Plains of Bengal from above Siliguri” at Siliguri, Bengal, India. SketchMap Atlas shows it on a world map at this spot, so you can stand where the artist stood.
A river winds through the valley beneath the palms: a view from the Himalayan foothills. It is a watercolour work by Edward Lear, 1874.
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The image is marked “Public domain” and comes from Wikimedia Commons. See the source link for the exact terms.