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Group of Indian Officers

c.1887-97

Albumen print hand-coloured with watercolour and gold | 21.2 x 28.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2914341

Hand painted photograph of a full length group portrait of of ten military officers, eight of which are of Indian descent and the other two of European/British descent. The front row, consisting of five men, are seated. The back row stands. The men are all wearing full military dress. Photograph taken outside Buckingham Palace.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Army-India
    Army-India-Officers

  • 21.2 x 28.5 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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