Canvas 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
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "India - Foreign Office Personnel and Staff" canvas print from Media Storehouse, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to the 1920s, where we witness a group of British Foreign Office personnel and their dedicated house staff in India. The rich, vibrant colors of their traditional clothing pop against the warm backdrop of the Indian landscape. This stunning canvas print is not only a beautiful addition to your home decor but also a testament to the rich historical ties between India and the UK. Bring the past to life with this exclusive piece, now available at Media Storehouse.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 32.3cm (21" x 12.7")
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) 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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