Who among the following painted "Relief of Lucknow"?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
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.