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1857 Mutiny / Rebel Sepoys
Rebel sepoys
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1857 Mutiny Rebel Sepoy Sepoys Swords Uprising
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "1857 Mutiny / Rebel Sepoys" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This historical masterpiece transports you back in time to the pivotal moment of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, featuring the defiant image of rebel sepoys. The intricate details of their uniforms and the intense expressions on their faces are beautifully rendered in this high-quality canvas print. Ideal for history enthusiasts and art collectors, this canvas print adds a touch of timeless charm and intrigue to any room in your home or office. Experience the rich tapestry of history with every fiber of this exquisite piece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 striking image captures the intense moment of the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, a pivotal moment in Indian history. The Sepoys, native soldiers in the employ of the British East India Company, are seen here in a defiant stance, brandishing swords and bearing the distinctive red coats and turbans of their regiments. The mutiny, also known as the Indian Rebellion, began in Meerut in May 1857 and quickly spread to other parts of India, marking the end of the Company's rule and the beginning of British colonial rule. The causes of the mutiny were complex, with discontent among the sepoys over the introduction of a new rifle cartridge rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, offensive to both Hindu and Muslim soldiers. Added to this were long-standing grievances over pay, working conditions, and the heavy-handed rule of the British. The mutiny was brutally suppressed, with the British using superior military technology and tactics to quell the uprising. Thousands of Indians were killed, and many more were left displaced or in poverty. The aftermath of the mutiny saw significant changes in British colonial rule, with the establishment of direct British rule through the Crown, and the implementation of new policies aimed at maintaining control over the Indian population. This photograph, taken likely in the aftermath of the mutiny, provides a chilling reminder of the violent clash of cultures and the complexities of colonial rule in India. The sepoys, once loyal soldiers in the British army, now stand as symbols of resistance and rebellion against foreign rule. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the rich and complex history of India and the profound impact of colonialism on its people.
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