Artwork of the Month - January 2017
4 January 2017
To mark the start of the UK-India year of culture 2017, January's Artwork of the Month depicts the reception of the first British diplomatic representative on the Indian subcontinent. The painting shows the English politician and diplomat Sir Thomas Roe MP (1581-1644) being received by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1616.
UK/India 2017
UK/India 2017 is a year-long programme that will mark the 70th anniversary of Indian independence by celebrating the historical and cultural ties between the UK and India.
Throughout 2017, a series of cultural events and activities will take place in both countries.
- Find out more on the British Council website [external link]