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Death of Major Skene and his wife at Jhansi, 1857, (c1860)
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Death of Major Skene and his wife at Jhansi, 1857, (c1860)
Death of Major Skene and his wife at Jhansi, 1857, (c1860). Scene during the period of East India Company rule: a British officer, holding his dead wife in his arms, shoots himself as the mutineers attack. Illustration from The History of the Indian Mutiny, by Charles Ball, Volume IV, The London Printing & Publishing Company, (c1860)
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Death of Major Skene and his wife at Jhansi, 1857, (c1860)
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. In this hauntingly powerful photo print, we witness a heart-wrenching scene during the tumultuous period of East India Company rule. A British officer, identified as Major Skene, holds his lifeless wife in his arms while chaos ensues around them. As mutineers attack, driven by the Indian Mutiny of 1857, the weight of despair becomes unbearable for Major Skene. In an act of tragic desperation and defiance against the impending doom, he turns his weapon upon himself. This illustration from "The History of the Indian Mutiny" by Charles Ball serves as a stark reminder of the brutality and human cost that accompanied colonial conflicts. The engraving captures not only the physical violence but also conveys emotional turmoil through its monochrome depiction. Amidst this harrowing tableau lies a profound commentary on love and sacrifice in times of war. Major Skene's unwavering devotion to his fallen wife speaks volumes about their bond amidst such turbulent circumstances. Their story is one among countless others that unfolded during Britain's imperial reign over India. As we reflect on this poignant image captured by Alice Skene, Captain Alexander Skene's legacy lives on through Charles Ball's historical account. It serves as a testament to those who lived through these events - both British soldiers fighting for empire and Indians resisting foreign domination - forever etching their stories into history's fabric.
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