Lady Charlotte Elizabeth Collection

The Countess Canning, The Earl Canning, G. G. and Lord Clyde C. in C. Simla, 1860
The Countess Canning, The Earl Canning, G.G. and Lord Clyde C.in C. Simla, 1860

Group Portrait: (L to R) Lady Canning, Major Jones and Lady Campbell, Barnes Court, Simla
[Group Portrait: (L to R)Lady Canning, Major Jones and Lady Campbell, Barnes Court, Simla], 1860

The Countess Canning, Simla, 1861. Creator: Unknown
The Countess Canning, Simla, 1861

[Countess Canning with Guest, Government House, Allahabad], 1858

[Countess Canning with Guests, Government House, Allahabad], 1858

[The Countess Canning, Simla], 1861. Creator: Jean Baptiste Oscar Mallitte
[The Countess Canning, Simla], 1861

[Lady Canning], 1858-61. Creator: Jean Baptiste Oscar Mallitte
[Lady Canning], 1858-61

The Countess Canning, Calcutta, 1861. Creator: Josiah Rowe
The Countess Canning, Calcutta, 1861

[The Viscountess Canning, Barrackpore], 1858. Creator: John Constantine Stanley
[The Viscountess Canning, Barrackpore], 1858

[Lady Canning on her Black Arab and Lord Clyde, Commander in Chief], 1858-61

Lady Cannings Grey Arab, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Lady Cannings Grey Arab, 1858-61

Lady Canning and J. C. S. 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Lady Canning and J.C.S. 1858-61

Major Jones and Lady Canning, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Major Jones and Lady Canning, 1858-61

Lord Clyde, Lord Canning and Lady Canning, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Lord Clyde, and Lady Canning, 1858-61

Tigers Presented to the Countess Canning at Agra, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Tigers Presented to the Countess Canning at Agra, 1858-61

Tomb of Lady Charlotte Canning, Barrackpur, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of Lady Charlotte Canning, Barrackpur, 1858-61

Lady Canning, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Lady Canning, 1858-61. Charlotte Canning, Countess Canning (1817-18 - 1861) was a British artist and the first vicereine of India. She was one of Indias most prolific women artists

Tomb of Lady Canning at Barrackpore, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of Lady Canning at Barrackpore, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Governor Generals State Elephant and Silver Howdah, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Governor Generals State Elephant and Silver Howdah, 1858-61

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Lady Charlotte Elizabeth, also known as The Countess Canning, was a prominent figure in the British colonial era. She was married to Charles John Canning, the Earl Canning and Governor-General of India from 1856 to 1862. Lady Canning's influence extended beyond her role as the wife of a powerful statesman. In this group portrait taken in Simla in 1860, we see Lady Canning alongside Major Jones and Lady Campbell at Barnes Court. Her elegance and poise are evident as she stands confidently among her peers. Another photograph captures Lady Canning during her time in Simla in 1861. The photographer remains unknown, but their skill is apparent in capturing her regal presence against the backdrop of the stunning landscape. During their stay at Government House in Allahabad in 1858, Lady Canning hosted numerous guests with grace and charm. In one image, she is seen standing beside a guest while exuding warmth and hospitality. Lady Charlotte Elizabeth's love for horses is depicted through various photographs. One shows her on her Black Arab horse alongside Lord Clyde, Commander-in-Chief during that period (1858-61). Another portrays her with J. C. S. , possibly an equestrian companion or close acquaintance. Her affinity for animals extends further to a Grey Arab horse that she owned during this time frame (1858-61). Though the creator remains unknown, they captured Lady Canning's affectionate bond with this majestic creature. Throughout these images spanning from Calcutta to Barrackpore, we witness not only Lady Charlotte Elizabeth's beauty but also glimpses into her multifaceted life - from hosting grand events to indulging in equestrian pursuits. Her legacy lives on as an influential woman who left an indelible mark on British colonial history.