Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897
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Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897.Coloured chromolithograph by G and F Gast, after R Caton Woodville and two others, 1897 (c).Published in The Graphic, 1897.Three vignettes depicting naval and land battle scenes, including R Caton Woodvilles Relief of the Light Brigade.Associated with the Crimean War (1854-1856). Date: circa 1897
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This chromolithograph commemorates Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897, marking her sixty-year reign on the British throne. The intricately detailed print, published in The Graphic, is a vibrant and colorful tribute to this historic milestone. The central image of the print depicts Queen Victoria, resplendent in her regal attire, seated on her throne, surrounded by her loyal subjects. The jubilee procession unfolds before her, filled with grandeur and pageantry. The celebratory atmosphere is further emphasized by the decorative arches and banners adorning the streets. Three vignettes encircle the central image, each depicting significant events from Queen Victoria's reign. The first vignette illustrates naval battles, with ships engaged in fierce combat at sea. The second vignette showcases land battles, with soldiers fiercely engaged in hand-to-hand combat. The third vignette is a poignant reminder of the Crimean War (1854-1856), with the famous "Relief of the Light Brigade" by R. Caton Woodville. The Charge of the Light Brigade, a daring and ill-fated cavalry charge during the war, is immortalized in this powerful and moving image. The print's rich colors and intricate details bring the jubilee celebrations and the historical events of Queen Victoria's reign to life. This print is a testament to the artistic and historical significance of the Diamond Jubilee and the enduring legacy of Queen Victoria's reign.
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