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Viceroy Of India Collection (#3)

"The Viceroy of India: A Glimpse into the British Raj" Step back in time to 1902 as the British Viceroy of India makes a grand entrance into Delhi

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Empress of India, Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, reading Her Majestys Telegram to the Delhi

Empress of India, Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, reading Her Majestys Telegram to the Delhi Assemblage (engraving)
1059442 Empress of India, Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, reading Her Majestys Telegram to the Delhi Assemblage (engraving) by English School

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Celebrities of the Day, the Earl of Dufferin, Viceroy of India

Celebrities of the Day, the Earl of Dufferin, Viceroy of India, and the Countess of Dufferin (engraving)
1044906 Celebrities of the Day, the Earl of Dufferin, Viceroy of India, and the Countess of Dufferin (engraving) by English School

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Sir Henry Norman, GCB (engraving)

Sir Henry Norman, GCB (engraving)
1062932 Sir Henry Norman, GCB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Norman, GCB, the newly-appointed Viceroy of India)

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: The Recent Embassy from the King of Burmah to the Viceroy of India (engraving)

The Recent Embassy from the King of Burmah to the Viceroy of India (engraving)
1061145 The Recent Embassy from the King of Burmah to the Viceroy of India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India (photogravure)

Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India (photogravure)
961180 Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India (photogravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India; photogravure from a photograph)

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Canning, Viceroy and Governor General of India, from March 1856 to March 1862, 1860

Lord Canning, Viceroy and Governor General of India, from March 1856 to March 1862, 1860

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: The Earl Canning, K. G. K. S. I. G. C. B. Calcutta, 1858-61

The Earl Canning, K. G. K. S. I. G. C. B. Calcutta, 1858-61
The Earl Canning, K.G. K.S.I. G.C.B. Calcutta, 1858-61

Background imageViceroy Of India 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
The Countess Canning, The Earl Canning, G.G. and Lord Clyde C.in C. Simla, 1860

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lady Canning, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford, c1905?, (c1920). Creator: Martin Jacolette

Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford, c1905?, (c1920). Creator: Martin Jacolette
Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford, c1905?, (c1920). Lord Chelmsford, who succeeded Lord Hardinge as Viceroy of India

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Dufferin, c1890. Creator: Maclure and Macdonald

Dufferin, c1890. Creator: Maclure and Macdonald
Dufferin, c1890. Portrait of Frederick Temple Blackwood, Earl of Dufferin, British public servant. Regarded as one of the most able of Victorian diplomats

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Creator: Frederick Hollyer

The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Creator: Frederick Hollyer
The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Queen Victoria is proclaimed Empress of India on 1 January 1877. The ceremony was attended by Viceroy of India Lord Lytton

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Lawrence, 1862, (1901). Creator: J Caswall Smith

Lord Lawrence, 1862, (1901). Creator: J Caswall Smith
Lord Lawrence, 1901. Portrait of John Laird Mair Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence (1811-1879), British Imperial statesman who served as Viceroy of India from 1864 to 1869

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: The Marquis of Dufferin, K. P. G. C. B. &c. - Viceroy of India, c1884, (1901)

The Marquis of Dufferin, K. P. G. C. B. &c. - Viceroy of India, c1884, (1901)
The Marquis of Dufferin, K.P. G.C.B. &c. - Viceroy of India, c1884, (1901). Portrait of Frederick Temple Blackwood, Earl of Dufferin, British public servant

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Lytton, c1877, (1901). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd

Lord Lytton, c1877, (1901). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
Lord Lytton, c1877, (1901). Portrait of Edward Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton (1831-1891), who served as Viceroy of India between 1876 and 1880

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Aide-De-Camp to the Viceroy of India, 1936. Creator: Unknown

Aide-De-Camp to the Viceroy of India, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Aide-De-Camp to the Viceroy of India, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: The Right Honorable Lord Curzon of Kedleston, c1890s. Creator: Elliott & Fry

The Right Honorable Lord Curzon of Kedleston, c1890s. Creator: Elliott & Fry
The Right Honorable Lord Curzon of Kedleston, c1890s. Portrait of George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, (1859-1925), British Conservative statesman

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: The Most Noble The Marquis of Lansdowne, c1907. Creator: Russell & Sons

The Most Noble The Marquis of Lansdowne, c1907. Creator: Russell & Sons
The Most Noble The Marquis of Lansdowne, c1907. Portrait of British politician and colonial administrator Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne (1845-1927)

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Simla, Vice Regal Lodge, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Simla, Vice Regal Lodge, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Simla, Vice Regal Lodge, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Mayo as Viceroy, 1870, (1925). Creator: Unknown

Lord Mayo as Viceroy, 1870, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Mayo as Viceroy (1870), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Dufferin, 1889, (1925). Creator: Unknown

Lord Dufferin, 1889, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Dufferin (1889), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Canning, c1850s, (1925). Creator: Unknown

Lord Canning, c1850s, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Canning, c1850s, (1925). From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Lytton, 1876, (1925). Creator: Unknown

Lord Lytton, 1876, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Lytton (1876), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Statue of Lord Curzon in Grounds of Victoria Memorial Hall, 1925. Creator: Unknown

Statue of Lord Curzon in Grounds of Victoria Memorial Hall, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Lord Curzon in Grounds of Victoria Memorial Hall, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Second Arrival of Lord Curzon at Government House, 1904, (1925). Creator: Unknown

Second Arrival of Lord Curzon at Government House, 1904, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Second Arrival of Lord Curzon at Government House (1904), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Lawrence, c1964-1869, (1925). Creator: Unknown

Lord Lawrence, c1964-1869, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Lawrence, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Statue of Lord Curzon at Entrance to Victoria Memorial Hall, 1925. Creator: Unknown

Statue of Lord Curzon at Entrance to Victoria Memorial Hall, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Lord Curzon at Entrance to Victoria Memorial Hall, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Wellesley as Governor General, 1800, 1925. Creator: Unknown

Lord Wellesley as Governor General, 1800, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Lord Wellesley as Governor General, 1800, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Curzon of Kedleston as Viceroy, 1903, (1925). Creator: Unknown

Lord Curzon of Kedleston as Viceroy, 1903, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Curzon of Kedleston as Viceroy, 1903, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: The Viceroys Flotilla and Boatmen, 1813, (1925). Creator: Unknown

The Viceroys Flotilla and Boatmen, 1813, (1925). Creator: Unknown
The Viceroys Flotilla and Boatmen, 1813, (1925). From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Viceroy reviewing the Troops, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Viceroy reviewing the Troops, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Viceroy reviewing the Troops, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Curzon in his Study at Delhi, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Lord Curzon in his Study at Delhi, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Lord Curzon in his Study at Delhi, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lady Curzon, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Lady Curzon, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Lady Curzon, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Curzon and the Duchess of Connaught on their Way to the Retainers, 1903

Lord Curzon and the Duchess of Connaught on their Way to the Retainers, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Lord Curzon and the Duchess of Connaught on their Way to the Retainers Show, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord and Lady Curzon entering Delhi, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Lord and Lady Curzon entering Delhi, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Lord and Lady Curzon entering Delhi, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: The Right Hon. Lord Lawrence, G. C. B. G. C. S. I. 1859. Artist: TW Knight

The Right Hon. Lord Lawrence, G. C. B. G. C. S. I. 1859. Artist: TW Knight
The Right Hon. Lord Lawrence, G.C.B. G.C.S.I. 1859. Englishman who became a prominent British Imperial statesman and served as Viceroy of India from 1864 to 1869

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, (1859-1925), British Conservative, 1894-1907

George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, (1859-1925), British Conservative, 1894-1907
George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, (1859-1925), British Conservative statesman, 1894-1907. Curzon was the Viceroy of India and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord and Lady Curzon at Christ Church, Simla, India, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

Lord and Lady Curzon at Christ Church, Simla, India, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Lord and Lady Curzon at Christ Church, Simla, India, 1903. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Curzon opening the Indian Art Exhibition, Delhi, India, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

Lord Curzon opening the Indian Art Exhibition, Delhi, India, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Lord Curzon opening the Indian Art Exhibition, Delhi, India, 1903. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Viceregal staff and his daughter taking part in the elephant procession, Delhi, India, 1900s

Viceregal staff and his daughter taking part in the elephant procession, Delhi, India, 1900s. Artist: H Hands & Son
Viceregal staff and the Viceroys daughter taking part in the elephant procession, Delhi, India, 1900s.Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: The viceroys elephant, Delhi, India, 1900s. Artist: H Hands & Son

The viceroys elephant, Delhi, India, 1900s. Artist: H Hands & Son
The viceroys elephant, Delhi, India, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: John Lawrence (1811-1879), 1st Baron Lawrence19th century

John Lawrence (1811-1879), 1st Baron Lawrence19th century. Lawrence was an Irishman who became a prominent British pro-consul and imperial statesman who served as Viceroy of India from 1864 to 1869

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: A jemadar of the viceroys bodyguard, 1902-1903

A jemadar of the viceroys bodyguard, 1902-1903
A jemadar of the Viceroys bodyguard, 1902-1903. Jemadar was a rank used in the British Indian Army, where it was the lowest rank for a Viceroys Commissioned Officer

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Lord Willingdon and Friend, 1934

Lord Willingdon and Friend, 1934. A print for People of Punch, Punch, 28th November 1934

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: The Assassination of the Viceroy of India, c19th century

The Assassination of the Viceroy of India, c19th century

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, English poet and statesman, c1890

Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, English poet and statesman, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, English poet and statesman, c1890. The son of the novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Frederick Temple Blackwood, Earl of Dufferin, British public servant, 1893

Frederick Temple Blackwood, Earl of Dufferin, British public servant, 1893. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Frederick Temple Blackwood, Earl of Dufferin, British public servant, 1893. Regarded as one of the most able of Victorian diplomats

Background imageViceroy Of India Collection: Right Hon Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield

Right Hon Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Right Hon Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army, navy




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"The Viceroy of India: A Glimpse into the British Raj" Step back in time to 1902 as the British Viceroy of India makes a grand entrance into Delhi. The air is filled with anticipation and excitement, as Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, the 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, takes on this prestigious role. Fast forward to 1920, where artist Philip A de Laszlo captures the regal essence of Lord Lansdowne in a stunning portrait. His dignified presence reflects the power and authority bestowed upon him as he governs over the vast Indian subcontinent. Baron Lawrence and Lord Napier also leave their mark on history during their respective tenures as Viceroys. Their contributions shape India's destiny during crucial periods between 1855 and 1875, leaving an indelible legacy that echoes through time. However, not all moments are filled with triumph and glory. An assassination attempt against Lord Hardinge serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those who hold such high positions. This color lithograph immortalizes both his bravery and vulnerability in one striking image. The Andaman Islands hold another tragic tale - Hope Town with Mount Harriet stands witness to the pier where Lord Mayo was stabbed in 1872. This engraving transports us to that fateful day when tragedy struck amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Lord Lytton's portrait from c1891 showcases his distinguished demeanor while serving as Viceroy. His diplomatic skills were put to test during times of political unrest, making him an influential figure in shaping India's future. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter two more notable figures - The Marquis of Dufferin and Ava followed by The Marquis of Lansdowne. Both men assume their roles with grace and poise; they navigate complex socio-political landscapes while upholding British interests in India.