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Major Bowie B. A. Mry. Sry. to Lord Canning, Calcutta, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Major Bowie B. A. Mry. Sry. to Lord Canning, Calcutta, 1860. Creator: Unknown
[Major Bowie B.A. Mry. Sry. to Lord Canning, Calcutta], 1860
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1st Earl Canning British India British Raj British Rule Calcutta Calcutta West Bengal India Canning Canning Charles Canning Charles John Earl Canning Lord Charles Canning Charles Canning 1st Earl Canning Charles John Charles John Canning Earl Canning Imperialism Kolkata Lord Lord Canning Major Mustache Studio The Raj West Bengal Albumen Silver Print British Empire Head Dress
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This black and white albumen print captures a significant moment in British colonial history. The photograph, titled "Major Bowie B. A. Mry. Sry. to Lord Canning, Calcutta, 1860" showcases an unknown creator's talent for portraiture during the 19th century. The image features Major Bowie dressed in his military uniform, seated on a chair with a stern expression on his face. His distinguished facial hair and mustache add to the aura of authority that surrounds him. Lord Canning, the recipient of this letter from Major Bowie, is not present in the photograph but is referenced in its title. The setting of Calcutta further emphasizes the context of British rule over India during this time period. The furniture and table within the studio provide additional details about Victorian-era aesthetics. Preserved by The Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of their heritage collection, this photograph serves as a reminder of imperialism and colonialism under British Raj in India. Through this portrait, we are transported back to an era when soldiers like Major Bowie played crucial roles in maintaining control over vast territories across the British Empire. This image stands as both historical documentation and artistic representation at its finest – capturing not only individuals but also broader concepts such as power dynamics between nations and cultural exchange between East and West.
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