The City of Delhi Before the Siege
Original 19th c. Engraving (possibly wood engraving) (Engraver not verified)
Printed in Illustrated London News, January 16, 1858
26.5 x 39 cms / 10.4 x 15.5” app.
Non-exportable antiquity. Cannot be exported out of India.
(The work will be shipped without a frame. Framing is available on request.)
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This historical print presents a detailed panoramic, bird's-eye perspective looking southward over the fortified layout of Shahjahanabad (modern-day Old Delhi) just prior to the devastating British Siege of Delhi in 1857.
The print features a detailed numerical key indexing 31 specific sites, including major landmarks like the Yamuna River, Red Fort/Palace, Salimgarh Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, the city’s wall and gates and many more landmarks.
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Condition Report: In good condition overall: no major damage or tears. The print has some foxing, as is clearly visible in the images.