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The Arrival of Lord and Lady Curzon at the Apollo Bunder, Bombay, 30 December 1898 (litho)
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The Arrival of Lord and Lady Curzon at the Apollo Bunder, Bombay, 30 December 1898 (litho)
1598400 The Arrival of Lord and Lady Curzon at the Apollo Bunder, Bombay, 30 December 1898 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival of Lord and Lady Curzon at the Apollo Bunder, Bombay, 30 December 1898. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 January 1899.
s Begg); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 25210202
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Apollo Bunder Bombay City Of Bombay Drawn George Curzon Lady Curzon Lord Mumbai Inida Shire Horse Stallions
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The Arrival of Lord and Lady Curzon at the Apollo Bunder, Bombay, 30 December 1898
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is a captivating lithograph that captures a momentous event in history. The image showcases the grandeur and elegance of Lord and Lady Curzon's arrival in Bombay (now Mumbai), India. In this beautifully drawn scene, we see a bustling Apollo Bunder filled with politicians, Indian locals, and various animals. Lord George Curzon, an influential British statesman serving as Viceroy of India at the time, sits atop a magnificent horse while his wife Lady Curzon gracefully disembarks from her carriage. The couple is surrounded by an entourage of dignitaries and well-wishers. The lithograph not only highlights the opulence associated with colonial rule but also provides insight into Indian culture and society during this period. It depicts Indians dressed in traditional attire observing the arrival with curiosity and reverence. The presence of livestock such as racehorses, ponies, shire horses adds to the liveliness of the scene. This print serves as a valuable historical document capturing an important moment in both British-Indian relations and local life in Bombay over a century ago. It offers viewers an opportunity to delve into the past while appreciating the artistic talent behind Samuel Begg's engraving. Overall, "The Arrival of Lord and Lady Curzon at the Apollo Bunder" transports us back to a bygone era where politics mingled with tradition against the backdrop of one of India's most
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