Framed Print : 1857 MUTINY / PICKET / 1857
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1857 MUTINY / PICKET / 1857
An outlying picket. Date: 1857
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1857 Binoculars Distance Mutiny Outlying Picket Sepoy Uprising
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Step back in time with our captivating framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. This historical piece, titled "1857 MUTINY / PICKET / 1857" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts an outlying picket from the 1857 Indian Mutiny. The black and white photograph transports you to a different era, offering a unique glimpse into history. The print is expertly framed, adding a touch of sophistication and character to any room. Bring a piece of the past into your home and start a conversation with this stunning addition to your decor.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 62cm x 44.6cm (24.4" x 17.6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the tense atmosphere of the 1857 Indian Mutiny, also known as the Sepoy Rebellion, as an outlying British picket keeps a watchful eye on the distant horizon. The year was 1857, and the Indian army, primarily made up of Sepoy soldiers, had turned against their British officers in a wave of uprisings that would last for several months. The Sepoys, who were primarily Hindu and Muslim soldiers in the British East India Company's army, were angered by the introduction of a new rifle cartridge rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, which was considered sacrilegious by some. The mutiny quickly spread, and the British were forced to call upon their loyal troops and civilians to defend against the rebellion. In this photograph, an outlying picket stands at the edge of a clearing, his back to the viewer, scanning the horizon through a pair of binoculars. The vast expanse of the Indian countryside stretches out behind him, dotted with trees and small villages. The picket's tense posture and the ominous clouds on the horizon suggest that danger may be lurking nearby. The mutiny was a pivotal moment in the history of India and the British Empire. It marked the end of the East India Company's rule in India and led to the British Crown taking direct control of the region. The events of 1857 forever changed the relationship between the British and the people of India, and the legacy of this period continues to shape the region to this day.
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