An Empire of Images: Visual Culture and the British in India 1688–1815

Adam Matvya

doi:10.1080/03086534.2026.2685787

June 11, 2026The Journal of Imperial & Commonwealth History

An Empire of Images: Visual Culture and the British in India 1688–1815

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The aim is to explore how visual arts contributed to the formation of Britain’s national character during colonial rule in India.
Literary analysis of artistic works from 1688 to 1815
Examination of historical narratives through visual imagery
Contextual exploration of colonial influences on British identity
Visual arts significantly shaped perceptions of British identity during colonial encounters.
Artistic representations provided a narrative that reinforced colonial authority.
The interplay of visual culture and historical context revealed deeper socio-political dynamics.

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Historical analysis shows the impact of visual arts on British national identity in colonial India.

Abstract

As Apurba Chatterjee points out in the outset of her book, An Empire of Images, historians of Britian have long argued the essential role of visual arts in the development of Britain’s national cha...

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