Framed Print : India - Foreign Office Personnel and staff
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India - Foreign Office Personnel and staff
Group of British Foreign Office personnel in India and their house staff. Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 7212455
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Colonialism Embassy Foreign Off Ice Personnel Servant Servants Staff
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Introducing the captivating "India - Foreign Office Personnel and Staff" framed print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite photograph, dating back to the 1920s, showcases a striking group of British Foreign Office personnel and their dedicated house staff in India. The black-and-white image beautifully captures the essence of colonial history and the rich cultural exchange that took place during that era. Add this unique and thought-provoking piece to your home or office décor and let the story of diplomacy and tradition unfold with every glance.
Premium Paradise Wooden Range A2 Premium Poster Frame (62x45cm) with A3 Poster (42x30cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass.
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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 photograph captures a moment in time from the colonial era, depicting a group of British Foreign Office personnel and their Indian house staff in India, circa 1920s. The image showcases a sense of hierarchy and cultural distinction, as the British officials, dressed in formal attire, stand together in a formal setting, likely at the British Embassy or Consulate. Their Indian servants, dressed in traditional attire, are arranged in the background, attending to their duties with quiet efficiency. The photograph offers a glimpse into the complex and intricate social dynamics of the colonial period, where the British ruled over their Indian subjects, both in the public and private spheres. The Indian servants, who were an integral part of the colonial administrative machinery, played a crucial role in maintaining the daily functioning of the embassy and the comfort of the British personnel. The image also underscores the stark contrast between the two groups, with the British officials representing the power and authority of the colonial regime, while the Indian servants symbolize the subjugated and marginalized population. The photograph, therefore, serves as a poignant reminder of the colonial past and the profound impact it had on the social, political, and cultural fabric of India. Despite the colonial undertones, the photograph also reveals a sense of intimacy and familiarity between the British personnel and their Indian servants, suggesting that complex relationships existed beyond the power dynamics of the colonial regime. The image invites us to reflect on the intricacies of colonialism and the enduring legacies it left behind in India and beyond.
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