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Fine Art Print : Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. Artist: Johan Zoffany
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Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. Artist: Johan Zoffany
Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. In an open-sided tent, East India Company officers and administrators sit and stand under a canopy. In the foreground two cocks with metal spurs fight, anxiously watched by attendants. Various members of the surrounding Indian crowd hold their fighting cocks in readiness for their turn. A group of women stand apart on the left with musicians behind them. This picture once belonged to Warren Hastings (1732-1818), the first Governor-General of India
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Blood Sports Canopy Chicken Cock Cock Fighting Cockerel Cockfighting East India Company Hastings Johan Johan Zoffany Lucknow Rooster Spectator Spectator Sport Warren Warren Hastings Zoffany Ann Ronan Pictures British Empire Hindoostan
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with this exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating painting "Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790" by renowned artist Johan Zoffany. Witness the intrigue and excitement of the East India Company officers and administrators as they gather under a canopy to observe a traditional Indian cock fight. This stunning work of art, originally created in 1772 for Warren Hastings, transports you to a time of adventure, culture, and history. Add this magnificent print to your collection and bring a touch of the past into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Colonel Mordaunt immerses himself in the vibrant spectacle of a cock fight at Lucknow, India in 1790. Johan Zoffany's masterful painting captures the essence of this popular sport during the height of British colonialism. Underneath a grand canopy, East India Company officers and administrators gather to witness the intense battle between two cocks equipped with metal spurs. As attendants anxiously watch over the fierce combatants, members of the Indian crowd eagerly await their turn, clutching their own fighting cocks ready for action. Onlookers are treated to a captivating scene as these majestic birds engage in an age-old contest of strength and agility. Intriguingly, a group of women stands apart from the main gathering, accompanied by musicians who provide melodic accompaniment to this thrilling event. The presence of these women adds an air of mystique and elegance to an otherwise testosterone-fueled atmosphere. This remarkable artwork once belonged to Warren Hastings, renowned as the first Governor-General of India. Through Zoffany's brushstrokes, we catch a glimpse into both British and Indian cultures intersecting within this unique form of entertainment. The vivid colors and meticulous attention to detail bring forth every aspect: from feathers ruffling with anticipation to expressions filled with excitement or trepidation. This print serves as a testament not only to artistic excellence but also highlights how sports can bridge cultural divides while reflecting upon historical moments that shaped our world.
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