Vintage Woodcut - Rajpoots

This wood engraving, titled Rajpoots, dates back to 1878 and was published in The People of India by W. H. Allen, a series produced between 1868 and the early 1870s. The image provides a visual representation of Rajput identity during the late 19th century, reflecting their cultural and historical significance in colonial-era documentation.

Wood engraving is a relief printmaking technique involving detailed carving into hardwood blocks. Ink is applied to the raised surfaces and then pressed onto paper, allowing for high levels of detail in illustration work of the time.

The piece is presented in a contrasting black frame.