Who painted Lucknow. Residence?

Lucknow. Residence was painted by Photoglob Co. in 1890.

Where can I see Lucknow. Residence?

Lucknow. Residence is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Lucknow. Residence?

Lucknow. Residence is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Lucknow. Residence

Photoglob Co. , 1890

Lucknow. Residence is a photography by the Impressionist artist Photoglob Co.. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2018.219
Credit line: Purchase from the Karl B. Goldfield Trust

About this work

You see a black-and-white photograph of crumbling walls, broken arches, and overgrown gardens, all that’s left of a grand British building in Lucknow.

You see a black-and-white photograph of crumbling walls, broken arches, and overgrown gardens, all that’s left of a grand British building in Lucknow.

This place was the center of a bloody fight in 1857. British officials lived here until Indian rebels attacked. The British took it back, but they didn’t rebuild. Instead, they left the ruins standing as a reminder of the lives lost.

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Overview

A black-and-white photograph captures the remains of a British building in Lucknow, showing crumbling walls, broken arches, and overgrown gardens.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts the Residence, a complex of buildings that served as a hub for colonial officials during the British East India Company's rule. It was a key site during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

History & Provenance

The Residence was besieged during the 1857 rebellion and retaken by British forces in 1858. Rather than rebuilding, the British left the ruins as a memorial to those who lost their lives.

Context

This photograph is part of a broader visual record of 19th-century India, documenting the country's history under British rule.