Sujet
The late Crown Prince of Siam: Somdetch Chowfa Maha Vajirunhis, 1895. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
The late Crown Prince of Siam: Somdetch Chowfa Maha Vajirunhis, 1895. 'The royal family in Siam has sustained a severe bereavement by the death, on Jan. 4, of the Crown Prince, who succumbed to complicated kidney disease...exactly seven years ago, the young man who has just passed away was designated Crown Prince...[He] rapidly advanced in his knowledge of European literature, affairs, and manners...It became...his chief concern to "leave a good name" behind him; and, though he has not been permitted to serve his country on the throne, the Crown Prince has achieved this desire of his heart by the high reputation attained in his brief life...a household was formed for him mainly on European principles. He was taught riding and driving, and was becoming expert in both, besides engaging in gymnastics and fencing with facility...There is little doubt that, had he lived to ascend the throne, he would have infused many English ideas into the government of Siam...all the English colony in Bangkok share the widespread regret occasioned by his death. Illness supervened about Dec. 24 last, and although European and Siamese physicians did all that lay in their power, it became evident that the Crown Prince's life could not be saved'. From "Illustrated London News", 1895.
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Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector
Notre référence
HRM26A07_193
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Droits gérés
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11,7Mo (1,9Mo) / 15,0cm x 19,5cm / 1777 x 2303 (300dpi)