Poster Print : Chitral Expedition
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Chitral Expedition
Members of the Chitral Expedition, including Lieut. Cheyne, Capt. C.R Ross, Major Sawyer, Capt. Gordon, Lieut. Henderson and a Sikh priest. 14th Ferozepore Sikhs. Date: April 13 1895
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Media ID 7214263
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Capt Cheyne Chitral Gordon Henderson Including Lieut Major Members Priest Ross Sawyer Sikh Sikhs Turbans 14th 1895
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our Chitral Expedition Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts key members of the Chitral Expedition, including Lieut. Cheyne, Capt. C.R Ross, Major Sawyer, Capt. Gordon, Lieut. Henderson, and a Sikh priest, surrounded by their 14th Ferozepore Sikhs. Taken on April 13, 1895, this historic photograph transports you to the heart of a daring adventure. Add an air of exploration and nostalgia to your space with this stunning and authentic poster print."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 55.3cm x 42cm (21.8" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 from the Chitral Expedition of 1895, an event of great historical significance in the British colonial history of South Asia. The image features six distinguished members of the expedition, including Lieut. Cheyne, Capt. C.R. Ross, Major Sawyer, Capt. Gordon, Lieut. Henderson, and a Sikh priest. The expedition, led by Major Francis Younghusband, was dispatched from India to secure British influence in the remote and strategically important region of Chitral, located in present-day Pakistan. The photograph was taken on April 13, 1895, and the members of the expedition are dressed in their military uniforms and traditional turbans. Among them, the Sikh priest stands out, adding a spiritual dimension to the scene. The 14th Ferozepore Sikhs, a regiment of the British Indian Army, were an integral part of the expedition, and the presence of their members is evident in this image. The Chitral Expedition was marked by several challenges, including harsh terrain, inclement weather, and resistance from local tribes. Despite these obstacles, the expedition was ultimately successful in securing British influence in the region. This photograph serves as a testament to the courage and determination of the British soldiers and their allies during this significant period in colonial history.
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