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Darbar at Shaikabad, 1860

George Landseer

1860

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Patna School of Painting Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Genre Scene

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Darbar at Shaikabad, 1860 is a 1860 watercolor by George Landseer, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: George Landseer
When & what style?: 1860 · Patna School of Painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a busy outdoor scene with lots of people dressed in bright, colorful clothes. Some are riding elephants or horses, while others walk or stand around. There are white tents in the background and a British flag flying high. The sky looks cloudy, and the ground is dusty. The artist included lots of small details, like the different fabrics and the way light hits the people’s faces. It feels like a snapshot of a big event, full of movement and color. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

The watercolour depicts the arrival of princes at the Darbar in the camp of the Governor-General, Lord Canning, at Shaikabad in the Punjab. It shows the Chiefs of Patiala, Jhind, and Nabha assembling with their entourages. Originally thought to represent the 1877 Imperial Assemblage in Delhi, the scene was later identified as the 1860 Darbar at Shaikabad. The work is part of a collection of 31 sketches of landscapes and figures.

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About the artist

Artist

George Landseer

George Landseer (1829–1878 London) was a British painter. He was the nephew of Sir Edwin Henry Landseer and his father Thomas Landseer was also an artist. He studied at the Royal Academy Schools in 1846 and exhibited at…

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