Artwork
Palace of the Bhurtpore Rajahs, Dëeg
Palace of the Bhurtpore Rajahs, Dëeg is a photography by the Impressionist artist Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2022.58.7
- Credit line
- Alma Kroeger Fund
About this work
Overview
Palace of the Bhurtpore Rajahs, Dëeg is a photograph capturing the grandeur of a Rajput palace in India, characterized by white walls, arched windows, and bustling courtyard activity under a bright sky.
Subject & Meaning
The image documents the architectural splendor of the Bhurtpore Rajahs' palace, conveying the opulence of Rajput power in 19th-century northern India.
Technique & Style
Taken by self-taught photographer Rousselet in the 1860s, the photograph demonstrates his adept composition skills, blending artistic sensibility with early photographic technology.
History & Provenance
Created during Rousselet's Indian travels in the 1860s, the photograph is part of a collection spanning Sultanate, Rajput, and Mughal sites, as well as Indian industry and rulers.
Context
Rousselet's adoption of photography stemmed from his dissatisfaction with drawings as a medium to capture India's monumental grandeur, reflecting the era's technological and artistic evolution.
Artist & collection
Artist
Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet
Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet (1845–1929) was a French artist.
