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The surrender of Rangoon to the British, 1824, illustration from Hutchinson
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The surrender of Rangoon to the British, 1824, illustration from Hutchinson
IL370599 The surrender of Rangoon to the British, 1824, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British captured Rangoon during the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-26); modern day Myanmar; ); American, out of copyright
Media ID 23546910
© Bridgeman Images
Agreement British Empire Burma Burmese Capture Official Surrendering Treaty Yangon
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The Surrender of Rangoon - A Historic Moment in British Colonial Expansion
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. This print captures a significant moment in history - the surrender of Rangoon to the British in 1824. Illustrated by Richard Caton Woodville and featured in Hutchinson's Story of the British Nation, this lithograph transports us back to a time when empires clashed and borders were redrawn. The image depicts a scene filled with tension and intrigue. In the foreground, we see a soldier engrossed in reading an official agreement, symbolizing the triumph of the British Empire over Burma's Konbaung Dynasty. Dressed in traditional military uniform, he represents both power and authority. Surrounding him are soldiers from both sides; their contrasting costumes reflecting their respective cultures. The Burmese soldiers, dressed in elaborate attire representing their proud heritage, stand alongside their defeated counterparts who wear colonial-style dress. Beyond the soldiers lies Rangoon itself - now known as Yangon - once under Burmese rule but soon to be transformed by its new colonizers. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder of how history can shape nations and alter destinies. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from Bridgeman Images' private collection, let us reflect on the complexities inherent within colonial expansion. It reminds us that even amidst conquests and treaties, there is always more than meets the eye – stories untold yet waiting to be discovered within these historical moments frozen forever on paper.
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