Delhi: King George V receiving the hommage of Indian princes (Dec.12, 1911) dated 1912

42.8 x 69.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 921137

Frank Dadd (1851-1929)

Delhi: King George V receiving the hommage of Indian princes (Dec. 12, 1911) dated 1912

Description

An illustrator's drawing showing the King and Queen seated on a canopied dais during the Delhi Durbar of 1911. An Indian prince bows before them. At either side of the dias Indian rulers and digintaries are shown in attendance. Signed and dated at lower right.

A conspicuous display of imperial power, the Dehli Durbar of 1911 marked George V’s succession as King Emperor of India. It also celebrated the transfer of the capital city from Calcutta to Dehli, and the reversal of the partition of Bengal.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Frank Dadd (1851-1929)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page King George V, King of the United Kingdom (1865-1936)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Mary of the United Kingdom (1867-1953)
Physical properties

Measurements

42.8 x 69.4 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
India
Delhi [India]
References

Other number(s)

RL 21137