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Scene in Katteawar. - Travellers & Escort, 1845. Creator: Samuel Prout. Scene in Katteawar. - Travellers & Escort, 1845. Creator: Samuel Prout
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Scene in Katteawar. - Travellers & Escort, 1845. Creator: Samuel Prout. Scene in Katteawar. - Travellers & Escort, 1845. Creator: Samuel Prout
Scene in Katteawar. - Travellers & Escort, 1845. Caravan and military escort bivouacking in Kathiawar, Gujarat, India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1845]
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Bivouac Bivouacked Camel Camels Caravan Emma Roberts Encampment Fisher Fisher Co Fisher Company Fisher Son Co Fisher Son Company Miss Emma Roberts Prout Samuel Roberts Emma Samuel Prout Son And Co Traveller Travellers Turban Turbans Head Dress Robert Melville Grindlay
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Scene in Katteawar. - Travellers & Escort
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, an engraving by the renowned English artist Samuel Prout, captures a moment in time from the mid-19th century in Kathiawar, Gujarat, India. The image, published in Volume II of "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains" by Fisher, Son & Co. London in 1845, depicts a caravan of travellers and their military escort bivouacking for the night. The scene is set against the backdrop of a barren landscape, with the sun setting over the horizon. The caravan, led by a turbaned man on horseback, makes its way through the arid terrain, accompanied by a group of soldiers, also wearing turbans and headdresses, who provide protection against potential threats. The soldiers are seen encamped around a fire, preparing their evening meal, while some attend to their horses and camels. The travellers, including a young woman, Miss Emma Roberts, dressed in Western attire, are seen dismounting from their camels and making their way towards the encampment. The group's captain, Robert Melville Grindlay, is shown in the foreground, surveying the scene with a sense of authority and calm. The intricate details of the engraving bring to life the harsh realities of travel in India during this era, with the camels and horses, their harnesses and trappings, adding to the authenticity of the scene. The use of black and white enhances the contrast between the light and shadow, creating a striking visual effect. Overall, "Scene in Katteawar. - Travellers & Escort" is a captivating glimpse into the past, offering a window into the lives of travellers and soldiers in India during the 19th century.
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