Premium Framed Print : George Vs Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
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George Vs Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
General view of the coronation of King George V at the Durbar in Delhi, India
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Media ID 4432225
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Colonialism Coronation Delhi Dome Durbar Rule Ruler December
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" 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 historic photograph captures the grandeur and majesty of the Coronation Durbar of King George V in Delhi, India, in December 1911. The image showcases a general view of the Durbar, an elaborate ceremonial gathering held to mark the formal investiture of the King as the Emperor of India. The event took place in the Durbar Hall of the Red Fort, a magnificent architectural masterpiece that reflects the fusion of Mughal and European architectural styles. King George V, dressed in his imperial robes and adorned with the Crown of India and the Star of India, sits majestically on his throne, surrounded by his high-ranking officials, military commanders, and dignitaries. The colonial setting is evident in the presence of British officers and soldiers, as India was then under British rule. The Durbar was an essential symbol of the British Empire's power and authority in Asia. It represented the continuation of the imperial tradition that began with the Mughal emperors and was a testament to the British monarchy's claim to rule over its Asian dominions. The event was a significant moment in Indian history, as it marked the beginning of a new era of British rule and the consolidation of the British Empire in Asia. The photograph's intricate details, from the ornate dome of the Durbar Hall to the meticulously dressed attendees, transport us back in time to an era of imperial grandeur and colonial rule. It is a poignant reminder of the complex and often contentious history of the British Empire in India and the lasting impact it had on the region and its people.
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