Poster Print : India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). English delegation
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India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). English delegation
India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). India revolution that erupted as a reaction against British colonial policy. In 1857 the sepoys revolted and deprived of all authority to the East India Company (1858). Colored engraving. English delegation
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1857 Asiatic Colonialism Delegation Elephant First Forest Imperialism Independence Indias Insurrection Jungle Mutiny Rebellion Revolt Revolution Sepoy Uprising Vegetation Weapon
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). English delegation," transports you back in time to witness a pivotal moment in history. The Sepoy Rebellion, also known as the Indian Mutiny, was a significant revolution against British colonial rule in India that erupted in 1857. In this powerful photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online, an English delegation stands firm amidst the turbulence, symbolizing the struggle for authority between the East India Company and the Indian people. Add this evocative poster to your home or office to inspire conversation and ignite your passion for history.
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 42cm x 52.7cm (16.5" x 20.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving depicts a pivotal moment in Indian history, the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857. The Sepoy Rebellion, also known as the Indian Mutiny, was a significant uprising against the British colonial rule in India. The sepoys, or Indian soldiers, rebelled against their British officers due to a combination of grievances, including the introduction of a new rifle cartridge rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, perceived religious insults, and discontent with the British administration. The image showcases a British delegation making their way through a dense Indian forest, surrounded by an array of animals and vegetation. The delegation, consisting of European men on horseback and an elephant, appears determined and resolute, carrying weapons and supplies for the journey. The jungle setting, teeming with exotic wildlife and lush greenery, highlights the stark contrast between the British imperial presence and the native landscape. The Sepoy Rebellion marked the beginning of the end of the East India Company's rule in India, as the British Crown assumed direct control over the Indian territories in 1858. The event is considered the first major military action for Indian independence and a turning point in the history of colonialism and imperialism in Asia. The engraving serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between the East and the West during this period.
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