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Trukkee, 28th February 1845, an incident during Sir Charles Napier
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5929032 Trukkee, 28th February 1845, an incident during Sir Charles NapierAs Hill campaign in Baluchistan, 1845 (oil on board) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Trukkee, 28th February 1845, an incident during Sir Charles NapierAs Hill campaign in BaluchistanA, 1845.
Oil on millboard by George Jones (1786-1869), 1856 (c), probably a study for the canvas exhibited at the Royal Academy 1856 No 186.
In 1844 General Sir Charles James Napier (1782-1853), Governor of Sind, led a campaign against hill tribesmen operating on the north-west frontier between India and Afghanistan, in an area which is now in Pakistan. High up in the mountains, their base, Trukkee, was an almost inaccessible, basin-like position, shielded by perpendicular cliffs of rock, with only two points of access.
According to the description accompanying the finished canvas at the Royal Academy in 1856:-
General Sir Charles J. Napier is in the act of calling off his troops from the pursuit of the robbers into the recesses of the rocks. The general saw the heights lined with matchlock men. To spare the effusion of blood on both sides he closed the entrance with his troops, and obliged the robbers to surrenderA...The retiring horsemen suddenly rode into a chasm amongst the rocks, and a guide involuntarily exclaimed as they disappeared, " Trukkee!" having only the evening before declared it was two marches distant. This exclamation, coupled with the confident retreat of the robbers, gave warrant that the long-hidden fortress was found, and the confederates brought to bay.
The artist, George Jones, was acquainted with General Sir Charles Napier and his brother William, the military historian. In a letter to William he stated that, I need not tell you that I will do anything in my power to contribute to the honour and commemorations of your glorious brotherA.... Charles Napier supervised Jones in at least four paintings of the Sind campaign (1843).); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22562526
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Trukkee, 28th February 1845 - A Glimpse into the Hill Campaign in Baluchistan
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a pivotal moment during Sir Charles Napier's Hill campaign in Baluchistan, on the 28th of February, 1845. The oil painting by George Jones beautifully portrays an incident that unfolded high up in the mountains of what is now Pakistan. In this dramatic scene, General Sir Charles J. Napier is depicted calling off his troops from pursuing robbers who had taken refuge within the recesses of the formidable Trukkee fortress. With only two points of access and shielded by towering cliffs, Trukkee seemed almost impregnable. As General Napier observed matchlock men lining the heights and to avoid unnecessary bloodshed on both sides, he made a strategic decision to close off their escape route with his troops. This forced the robbers to surrender and revealed Trukkee's long-hidden location. The artist George Jones was intimately acquainted with General Sir Charles Napier and his brother William. In fact, Jones expressed his commitment to contribute to their honor through artistic commemorations. This particular painting was likely a study for a larger canvas exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1856. Through this remarkable artwork, we are transported back in time to witness a significant event that shaped history. It serves as a testament to General Napier's military prowess and showcases the talent of George Jones as he masterfully brings this historical moment to life on millboard.
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