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The Dalai Lama fleeing Tibet as a British expedition arrives in Lhasa (colour litho)
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The Dalai Lama fleeing Tibet as a British expedition arrives in Lhasa (colour litho)
2795890 The Dalai Lama fleeing Tibet as a British expedition arrives in Lhasa (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dalai Lama fleeing Tibet as Colonel Francis Younghusbands British expedition arrives in Lhasa. The British and Russians vied for influence over Tibet as part of the Great Game in Central Asia. Au Thibet. Le Dalai-Lama de Lhassa fuit la domination Anglaise. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 20 November 1904.); © Look and Learn
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Buddhist Dalai Lama Departure Exile Fleeing Great Game Leaving Lhasa Tibet Tibetan
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The Dalai Lama's Escape - A Historic Moment Captured in Vibrant Colors
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. This color lithograph depicts a significant event in history, as the revered spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, flees Tibet amidst the arrival of a British expedition led by Colonel Francis Younghusband. The image portrays a moment of great turmoil and political tension during the early 20th century. As part of the Great Game between Britain and Russia for influence over Central Asia, Tibet became a strategic battleground. In this scene, we witness the Dalai Lama leaving his homeland to escape British domination. His departure symbolizes not only his personal exile but also represents the struggle faced by Tibetan people under foreign powers. The artist beautifully captures both the physical and emotional aspects of this historic event. The vibrant colors bring life to every detail - from the ornate traditional attire worn by those involved to their expressions filled with determination and sadness. This illustration was originally published in Le Petit Journal on November 20th, 1904, providing readers with an insight into global affairs at that time. It serves as a poignant reminder of how politics can impact even spiritual leaders like the Dalai Lama and sheds light on one chapter within Tibet's complex history. Through this striking print, we are transported back in time to witness an important moment when power dynamics shifted dramatically in Central Asia – forever shaping both Tibetan and world history.
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