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Indian nobleman on a palanquin on an elephant
Indian nobleman on a palanquin on an elephant.. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828
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This handcolored copperplate engraving, titled 'Indian Nobleman on a Palanquin on an Elephant,' is an exquisite depiction of the grandeur and opulence of the Indian aristocracy during the British Raj era. The nobleman, dressed in richly embroidered silk robes and a turban adorned with precious stones, sits comfortably in a palanquin, a portable carrying chair, which is being carried by four men. The palanquin is mounted on the back of an elegant elephant, adorned with intricate gold and silver decorations, and bedecked with flowers and garlands. The image is taken from Asiatic Costumes, a series of prints published by Ackermann & Co. in London in 1828. The series was a popular and influential record of the diverse and exotic costumes of the peoples of Asia, including India, and was widely used as a reference for artists, designers, and collectors. The British Raj, which began in 1858, was the period of British colonial rule in India, which lasted until India's independence in 1947. During this time, the British administration and European settlers adopted many Indian customs and practices, including the use of palanquins and elephants for transportation. The nobleman in this print embodies the fusion of Indian and European influences, with his traditional Indian attire and the use of Western technology, in the form of the palanquin carried by European bearers. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and cultural traditions of India during the colonial era, and serves as a reminder of the complex and intricate relationships between the colonizers and the colonized.
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