14 artworks, primarily watercolours, by JH Hicks during his trip to Bhutan in 1949

1 watercolour painting of a hilly valley, with buildings, including Byakar Dzong [Jakar Dzong]. Mountains in the distance

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Byakar Dzong [Jakar Dzong]
Apr. 12th 1949

1 watercolour painting of a view of Lao, Bhutan.

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Lao
May/49

1 watercolour painting of a view of Shingbe, Bhutan. Tents in the foreground, forest and mountains in the background.

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Shingbe
June, 1949

1 drawing in blue ink on paper. Reverse is blank.

Ink drawing of JH Hicks' tent set up while he was camping in Shingbe for 7 months.

Text: "FOR SEVEN MONTHS MY HOME"

1 watercolour painting of a view of Trongsa Dzong, Bhutan.

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At Trongsa Dzong 15/10/49

1 watercolour painting of a view of Ha Dzong [Haa Dzong],Haa District, Bhutan.

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Ha Dzong
24/10/49

1 watercolour painting of a view of Ha Dzong [Haa Dzong], Haa District, Bhutan.

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The Ha Valley [Haa Valley]
29/10/49

1 watercolour painting of a view of Dum Thang Bungalow, Bhutan. Mountainous landscape in the background, small cabins in the foreground.

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Dum Thang Bungalow
30/Oct