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Goorkhas rifling the dead Sikhs, 1846 (w / c)
5920017 Goorkhas rifling the dead Sikhs, 1846 (w/c) by Grant, Bethune Donald (fl.1840-46); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Goorkhas rifling the dead Sikhs, 1846.
Watercolour by Ensign Bethune Donald Grant, 35th Bengal Light Infantry, 1846 circa.
The 4th Nusseree (Rifle) Battalion (later 1st Gurkhas) and the 6th (Sirmoor) Rifle Battalion (later 2nd Gurkhas) both distinguished themselves in the hard fought campaigns of the 1st Sikh War (1845-1846). They saw action in several battles, including the affairs at Aliwal (28 January 1846) and Sobraon (10 February 1846).); © National Army Museum
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The captivating print titled "Goorkhas rifling the dead Sikhs, 1846" by Bethune Donald Grant offers a haunting glimpse into the harsh realities of war. In this watercolour depiction, Ensign Grant skillfully portrays a scene from the 1st Sikh War (1845-1846), where Goorkhas are seen rifling through the possessions of fallen Sikh soldiers. The image showcases two distinguished battalions, the 4th Nusseree (Rifle) Battalion and the 6th (Sirmoor) Rifle Battalion, later known as the 1st and 2nd Gurkhas respectively. These brave soldiers fought valiantly in several battles during this hard-fought campaign. Notably, they played crucial roles in pivotal conflicts such as Aliwal and Sobraon. While capturing this moment of confrontation between life and death on canvas, Ensign Grant highlights both bravery and brutality. The composition reveals an officer leading his troops amidst scattered bodies strewn across a battlefield. Swords glinting in hand, these soldiers engage in looting fallen Sikh warriors' belongings - an act that speaks to desperation or perhaps survival instincts amid chaos. This powerful artwork serves as a reminder of how war can bring out both noble heroism and darker human tendencies. It invites viewers to reflect upon themes of sacrifice, loss, conflict's aftermaths while also acknowledging historical events that shaped military history.
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