This work depicts the homecoming of troops from the Indian 'Mutiny' of 1857-9. It depicts ordinary Londoners (no officers are included) and the impact of conflict on their lives. The Indian 'Mutiny' was a major event in the mid-Victorian period and this painting was created for a London or British audience who were shocked by the event, especially the massacre of women and children.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Home Again, 1858–1859
Date supported
2004
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
135 x 107 cm
Grant
83887
Total cost
655125
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