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Lucknow. Residence
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The Residence, several buildings that housed and served colonial officials, was put under siege during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company. The British regained control in 1858 but left the ruins as a memorial to their fallen compatriots.
| Artist / Maker | Photoglob Co. |
|---|---|
| Date | 1890 |
| Culture / Origin | India, 19th century |
| Medium | Photochrom |
| Dimensions | Image: 20.6 x 26.7 cm (8 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.); Paper: 20.6 x 26.7 cm (8 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Photography |
| Type | Photograph |
About the Artist
Photoglob Co. (Zurich, active c. 1890–1910) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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