This detailed lithograph titled “Ceylon” (modern-day Sri Lanka) presents a picturesque rural scene from the island during the 19th century. Dominated by tall, graceful palm trees, the image shows a local man dressed in traditional attire walking with a parasol, evoking a leisurely pace of life. To the left, a thatched hut rests amid lush tropical foliage, suggesting a village dwelling. On the right, a pair of oxen is hitched to a decorative bullock cart, commonly used in South Asia during the colonial period. The print, produced by Sarony & Co., New York, reflects Western artistic interest in exotic lands during the colonial era, capturing the natural beauty and cultural charm of Ceylon through a romanticized lens.

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