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EMILY EDEN (1797 - 1869)

SERVANTS WITH DOGS AND HAWKS BELONGING TO THE KING OF OUDE, 1844

Known for her amusing accounts of English life in the 19th century, Emily Eden was a reputed poet and artist from London. Born into a family of aristocrats, Eden was acquainted with..... 

Estimate: Rs 40,000-Rs 60,000 ( $560-$835 )


Servants with dogs and hawks belonging to the King of Oude

1844

Lithograph on paper

Print size: 15.3 x 12.2 in (39 x 31.2 cm)
Sheet size: 17 x 13.7 in (43 x 35 cm)


This is a lithograph of plate 11 from Emily Eden's 'Portraits of the Princes and People of India'. The Nawab of Oudh (Avadh) often allowed the Governor-General, Lord Auckland, to use his hawks and dogs when the latter was passing through the Lucknow area. Eden wrote: "He proffers the aid of his elephants, his kitchen, or whatever may be likely to be useful or agreeable. His establishment of dogs and hawks follows the Governor-General while they may be required; and though the sport may be tame to European notions, the good feeling of the King in sending them is always cordially welcomed and acknowledged." (Source: British Online Library)

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