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What do visual representation tell us about the revolt of 1857? How do historians analyze these representations?

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(1) The British artist presents the Britishers as heroes.

(2) As saviours the relief of Lucknow painted by Thomas Jones Barker is remarkable in this regard.

(3) Collin Campbell and Jones Outram captured Lucknow defeating the rebels. Recapturing of Lucknow has been described by the British as a symbol of survival, heroic resistance and ultimate trump of British power.

(4) In memoriam was famous painting of Joseph Noel. He expressed helplessness of English ladies and ****.

(5) Miss Wheeler has been depicting example of defending heroine.

(6) The heroic image of Laxmibai inspired Indian for struggle.

(7) Cruel images of British were the symbol of revenge.

(8) Brutal images of Indian soldiers were the symbols of strangeness against British.

(9) Indian artist persuaded nationalism and patriotism in Indians.

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