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King George V hunting
King George V, on a big-game hunting expedition in India, Nepal, (photographed here in Howdah of the big elephant in centre) inspecting the results of a mornings sport including four tigers. Date: 1911
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Elephant Hunt Inspecting Nepal Tiger Tigers
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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King George V's Majestic Hunting Expedition in India and Nepal, 1911: A Regal Moment of Triumph This photograph captures a moment of regal splendor and grandeur from the early 20th century, as King George V, the monarch of the United Kingdom from 1910 to 1936, embarks on a big-game hunting expedition in the exotic lands of India and Nepal. Dressed in hunting attire, the King is seen here in the howdah of a majestic elephant, surveying the results of a successful morning's sport. The scene is set against the backdrop of the lush, untamed wilderness, with the King's entourage of British soldiers and Indian servants in attendance. Four magnificent tigers, the prizes of the hunt, lie at their feet, their stripes glistening in the dappled sunlight. The King's expression is one of both satisfaction and determination, reflecting the thrill and challenge of the hunt. King George V's hunting expeditions in India and Nepal were a long-standing tradition for British monarchs, symbolizing their power and dominion over the lands and their people. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era of imperial grandeur and the majesty of the natural world. Taken in 1911, this image is a testament to the rich history of royal events and the enduring allure of the hunt. It is a poignant reminder of the complex and often controversial relationship between the British monarchy, colonialism, and the natural world, as well as the enduring fascination with the exotic and the untamed.
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