BARKER, Thomas Jones
(b. 1813, Bath, d. 1882, London)

The Relief of Lucknow, 1857

1859
Oil on canvas, 105 x 181 ca
National Portrait Gallery, London

The Siege of Lucknow was the prolonged defence of the Residency within the city of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. After two successive relief attempts had reached the city, the defenders and civilians were evacuated from the Residency, which was then abandoned.