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Lord and Lady Curzon entering Delhi, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Lord and Lady Curzon entering Delhi, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes


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Lord and Lady Curzon entering Delhi, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Lord and Lady Curzon entering Delhi, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or Empress of India. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

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Action Adam And Charles Adam And Charles Black Alexandra British India Ceremonial Crowded Curzon Delhi Delhi Durbar Dorothy Dorothy Menpes Durbar Edward Vii Elephant Entering George Curzon George Nathaniel George Nathaniel Curzon Imperialism King Edward Vii King Of Great Britain And Ireland Lord Lord Curzon Lordship Meeting Menpes Mortimer L Mortimer L Menpes Mortimer Luddington Menpes Mortimer Menpes Prince Albert Edward Prince Edward Prince Of Wales Procession Processional Queen Alexandra Royal Event Viceroy Viceroy Of India Wettin Hindoostan Lady Curzon Mary Curzon


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Lord and Lady Curzon entering Delhi, 1903 - A Majestic Arrival

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. In this print by Mortimer L Menpes, we witness the grandeur of Lord and Lady Curzon's entrance into Delhi during the Imperial Durbar of 1903. The Durbar, a significant event held at the pinnacle of British rule in India, celebrated the coronation of an Emperor or Empress of India. The image captures a momentous occasion as Lord Curzon, then Viceroy of India, and his elegant wife Lady Curzon make their way through a sea of people. The vibrant red hues dominate the scene as crowds gather to catch a glimpse of their esteemed rulers. An air of anticipation fills the atmosphere as onlookers eagerly await this royal procession. Amidst the bustling crowd stands an imposing elephant adorned with regal decorations symbolizing power and authority. This magnificent creature adds to the spectacle unfolding before our eyes. Menpes' artistry beautifully portrays not only the ceremonial nature but also highlights the cultural richness and diversity that defined British India at that time. It offers us a window into history when Britain's influence reached its zenith in Hindoostan. This remarkable print serves as a testament to both imperial pomp and Indian heritage intertwined during this era. It immortalizes Lord and Lady Curzon's arrival in Delhi—a moment forever etched in time—symbolizing an epoch marked by grandeur, diplomacy, and colonial legacy.

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