Artwork
The Maha Rao Rajad, Sheodan Sing, Ulwur
The Maha Rao Rajad, Sheodan Sing, Ulwur 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.
- 2022.58.5
- Credit line
- Alma Kroeger Fund
About this work
Overview
This photograph, titled 'The Maha Rao Rajad, Sheodan Sing, Ulwur', is part of a collection documenting India's monuments and rulers. It was taken by Louis Rousselet, a French traveler who learned photography in India in the 1860s.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a ruler, Maha Rao Rajad Sheodan Sing, in a richly decorated room surrounded by attendants, conveying the power and opulence of the ruler's domain.
Technique & Style
Rousselet's photograph showcases his skill in composition, capturing intricate patterns on the walls and floor, as well as the ruler's jewelry and carved furniture, demonstrating a sophisticated sense of detail.
History & Provenance
Rousselet traveled to India in the 1860s with the goal of documenting its people and places authentically, and this photograph is part of that endeavor.
Artist & collection
Artist
Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet
Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet (1845–1929) was a French artist.
