The Camp of Exercise at Delhi: Successful Charge of Cavalry of the Northern Force on the Guns near Paniput.
London. The Illustrated London News. February 27, 1886. Stock ID #217692 Dramatic illustration by Richard Caton Woodville (1852-1925) well known as a painter of battle scenes. "The Delhi Camp of Exercise was the largest gathering of troops in peacetime India up to that date. Four divisions, comprising 14 cavalry and 36 infantry regiments took part and 37,000 troops and 25,000 followers were involved. The exercise included sports as well as military manoeuvres and lasted a month." (National Army Museum London). When referring to this item please quote stockid 217692.
Double-page black and white woodblock engraving on folding newspaper leaves, unrelated text on the verso, central fold, margins toned with a small chip and a few small holes, not affecting the image, in very good condition, 31.5 x 47.5cms (image).
Price: $325.00 AU