Bidspirit auction | Waldemar F. W. Afghanen Gefolge

Waldemar F. W. Afghanen Gefolge des Majors Broadfoot lei Mudki Berlin - Early hand-colored lithographic view of Sikh Warriors. Afghanen Gefolge des Majors Broadfoot lei Mudki Berlin by F. W. Waldemar Hand colored Lithograph, from the book titled 'Zur Erinnerung an die Reise des Prinzen Waldemar von Preussen Nach Indien in den Jahren 1844-1846', There were very few books available in Germany on India during the mid-19th century. When Waldemar undertook this journey to write a book on India, he was financed by king Frederick William of Prussia, who contributed forty thousand thalers for this project. His travel lasted from 1844 to 1846. His journey took him to various parts of India. Prince Waldemar himself took part in the battle of Ferozeshah, during which his friend and fellow traveler Dr. Hoffmeister were killed. Waldemar's work was published in Berlin in 1853 entitled 'Zar Erinnerung an die Reise. nach Indien' consisting of a hundred and three lithographic plates. Size: 45 x 36 cm Good Condition. Provenance: Collection of a Lady For more and high-resolution images please visit our website at Indigo Art Auctions KW: India, Sikh, lithograph, warriors, Panjab Condition: Good Condition Dimensions: 36 x 45 cm