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Illuminations at Calcutta in honour of the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
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Illuminations at Calcutta in honour of the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
Illuminations at Calcutta in honour of the Prince of Wales, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The illuminations...afforded, from different points of view, a spectacle to be greatly admired...[View looking] westward...along the great fashionable thoroughfare of Chowringhee. This is open to the Esplanade on the left hand, beyond which, in the left hand background, is seen Government House...The dome of the Post Office appears near that part of the background. The column of the Ochterlony monument, overlooking the Governor's Tank, is in the middle of the open ground, the Maidan. The tower above the houses of the city, looking directly over the tank, is that of the telegraph-office....the Chowringhee road [is] thronged with carriages and native spectators on foot...A triumphal arch, at the end of Chowringhee, terminates the view along the street'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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Illuminations at Calcutta in honour of the Prince of Wales," captures the breathtaking scene of the grand illuminations held in Calcutta, India, in 1876, in celebration of the visit of the Prince of Wales. The illuminations, as described in the "Illustrated London News," offered a spectacle to behold from various vantage points, and this view looks westward along the famous Chowringhee road. The open ground, known as the Maidan, is visible in the foreground, with the dome of the Post Office and the column of the Ochterlony monument standing prominently in the background. Government House, the official residence of the British Governor-General, is also visible to the left. The tower above the houses in the city is that of the telegraph-office. The Chowringhee road is thronged with carriages and native spectators on foot, adding to the festive atmosphere. A triumphal arch, at the end of Chowringhee, marks the termination of the view along the street. The illuminations, with their brilliant lights and vibrant colors, illuminated the night sky and brought the city to life, making for an unforgettable experience for all who witnessed it." This photograph print is a testament to the grandeur and splendor of colonial Calcutta and the excitement that surrounded the visit of a royal figure. The intricate details of the buildings, the bustling crowd, and the illuminations themselves make for a captivating visual representation of this historic event. The unknown artist has expertly captured the essence of the moment, providing us with a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the rich history of Calcutta.
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