Farquharson holds smelling salts

Album containing 17 satirical drawings on the trea Illustrator: Tayler, William c.1859 Source/Shelfmark: WD 3767, f.29 Farquharson holds smelling salts to the nose of Luft 'Ali who is supported by Elliott. Samuells remonstrates with an Indian onlooker, the scene watched by a triumphant Halliday in full dress uniform. Two Indians dance in the background. Inscribed: 'Looft Ali's release. Rupeea burra bat hye. Martyred victim of the Commissioner's cruelty? Tender sympathy of the acquitting judge! excitement of Sammy! and stern disapproval of Hal! Rascaldom of Patna dancing in the distance!' 23.8 by 29.5 cm. Note: Luft 'Ali Khan, Shia banker, who had been in alliance with the arrested Wahabi leaders. Watercolour. British school. Image taken from Album containing 17 satirical drawings on the treatment of Tayler at the hands of Sir Frederick Halliday, Lieutenant- Governor of Bengal, and other officials, along with newspaper cuttings relating to the affair. Originally published/produced in c.1859.