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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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Asiaticcostumes Britishraj Colony Elephant Embroidered Handcoloredcopperplate Palanquin Silk
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Indian Nobleman on a Palanquin on an Elephant poster print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to your decor. This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving, hailing from the esteemed Asiatic Costumes collection by Ackermann, London, 1828, features an enigmatic Indian nobleman seated elegantly in a palanquin, carried gracefully atop a majestic elephant. The intricate details of the nobleman's attire and the exquisite decoration on the palanquin and the elephant are brought to life in vibrant colors, transporting you to a bygone era. Delight in the rich history and culture of India with this magnificent poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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