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Harbee Nawab and Attendants - Elephant Prince; Bullock Cart for Removing Luggage, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Harbee Nawab and Attendants - Elephant Prince; Bullock Cart for Removing Luggage, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Harbee Nawab and Attendants - Elephant Prince; Bullock Cart for Removing Luggage, 1857. The state of a native Prince, on his elephant, has been often described, and has been pretty well imitated in the spectacles at Astley's...The bullock-cart, for removing luggage, is an humbler kind of vehicle, and substantially built to enable it to stand the wear and tear of the abominable roads which too generally abound in this country'. Engraving...copied from drawings by native artists, some on ivory, others on talc. They are in the possession of Messrs. Smith and Co. of Leadenhall-street, and are for sale. They are sixty in number, and are very curiously and elaborately painted...[They depict] a variety of characters and incidents in Indian native life...which will almost speak for themselves'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph print, titled 'Harbee Nawab and Attendants - Elephant Prince; Bullock Cart for Removing Luggage, 1857,' transports us back in time to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the rich and diverse world of Indian native life. The image features a regal Harbee Nawab, or Indian prince, seated majestically atop an elegantly caparisoned elephant. The prince is accompanied by his mahout, or elephant rider, and a retinue of attendants, all dressed in traditional apparel. In stark contrast to the grandeur of the prince's mode of transport, a bullock cart is shown in the background, being used to remove luggage. This humble vehicle, built to withstand the wear and tear of the abominable roads, was a common sight in India during that era. This photograph print is an engraving, copied from drawings by native artists, and dates back to 1857. It is one of sixty such prints, intricately painted on ivory and talc, in the possession of Messrs. Smith and Co. of Leadenhall-street, London. These prints, which depict a variety of characters and incidents in Indian native life, offer a fascinating insight into the customs, occupations, and fashion of the time. The image is a testament to the rich and varied world of 19th century India, and is a must-have for anyone interested in history, fashion, or travel. Whether you're a collector, researcher, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the past, this photograph print is sure to captivate and inspire you.
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