Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Rebels and the Raj

Question:

Who among the following painted "Relief of Lucknow"?

Options:

Thomas Jones Barker

Henry Havelock

Joseph Noel

Colin Campbell

Correct Answer:

Thomas Jones Barker

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Thomas Jones Barker

“Relief of Lucknow”, painted by Thomas Jones Barker in 1859, is an example of a painting commemorating the British heroes who saved the English and repressed the rebels. Barker’s painting celebrates the moment of Campbell’s entry. At the centre of the canvas are the British heroes – Campbell, Outram and Havelock. The gestures of the hands of those around lead the spectator’s eyes towards the center.