Hand Colored Engraving by T. Allom: Military Death At Joss House, Chapoo

Red-coated ranks line up on a green slope while smoke drifts off one flank

This hand colored engraving is from London, England, United Kingdom, and is dated 1843. It is ink on paper. These European views of the East were not always accurate and were prone to stereotype, yet they reflected genuine curiosity, and many were hand colored and are still appreciated as historical artworks. Here is a hand-colored view of a green valley with a column of red-coated figures in formation, fallen figures near the middle, small buildings behind, and a wisp of smoke. Wooded hills rise beyond. Captions print below. It is 10.5 inches wide and 7.7 high.

The hills watch all this with great composure.