An Indian Sketch Book: Impressions of the East and the Great Durbar

L Raven-Hill, An Indian Sketch Book: Impressions of the East and the Great Durbar, London: “Punch” Office, 1905

103 pages full of black and white caricatures; original dark brown cloth with gilt lettering
11.4 x 8.4 in (28.96 x 21.34 cm)

Leonard Raven-Hill was a prominent British illustrator and cartoonist associated with Punch magazine. This collection offers a visual and narrative account of Raven-Hill's experiences during his visit to India, particularly focusing on the 1903 Delhi Durbar—a grand event commemorating the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra as Emperor and Empress of India.

The book comprises 103 pages filled with black and white caricatures and illustrations that capture the essence of Indian society, culture, and the grandeur of the Durbar. Raven-Hill's keen observations and artistic prowess provide readers with a unique perspective on early 20th-century India, blending humor with insightful commentary.

Raven Hill was a very famous painter who made many sketches of Indian people in the British Era in 1910. There are many sketches of Indian peoples inside this book, with a number of prints depicting Sikh Akali Nihung Warriors and Sikhs, among other illustrations.

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