Council of Regency, Gwalior
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white photograph of a group of men in formal Indian and British clothing sitting around a long table. Some wear turbans, others suits—all look serious, like they’re in the middle of an important meeting. The photo was taken in Gwalior, India, during British colonial rule. It shows how Indian royalty and British officials worked together—or had to. The mix of clothing hints at power, tradition, and change. This wasn’t just a meeting; it was a moment where two worlds sat side by side. If you want to see more of this kind of scene, look up photographs from India in the late 1800s.
