Rudyard Kipling (right) with his father John Lockwood Kipling

circa 1891

This striking portrait captures a moment of quiet dignity between two generations: the young Rudyard Kipling, standing confidently, and his father, John Lockwood Kipling, seated with a wise, thoughtful expression. Taken around 1891, this photograph reflects not only familial affection but also a lineage of creativity, intellect, and influence.

John Lockwood Kipling was a notable sculptor, art teacher, and museum curator in British India, while his son Rudyard would go on to become one of the most celebrated writers of the British Empire—author of The Jungle Book, Kim, and the poem If—. Here we see them on the threshold of that legacy.

📍 Location: United Kingdom
📅 Year: circa 1891
👤 Subjects: Rudyard Kipling (standing) and John Lockwood Kipling (seated)

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