Khyber Chiefs with Captain Tucker
1879
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1879
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Three men stand in a dusty Afghan courtyard. Two wear long robes and turbans; the third, a British officer in a crisp uniform. A rifle leans against a wall behind them. This isn’t a painting—it’s one of the first photographs taken during war. The camera was too slow for battle scenes, so Burke posed people instead. The men look stiff, like they’re holding still for the shot. If you like early war photos, look up the subject of Ireland next.
