British troops at the Burmese court, textile picture

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 51.77.1
Type: painting; textile
Date of production:
late 19th century
Place of production:
Materials: silk
Techniques: painted
Dimensions: width: 59cm
length: 109 cm
The four-part picture decribes the monarch Thibaw Min’s failed attempt to conclude peace, his forced abdication, and exile, while British troops are escorting him to the harbour with his family and servants.