His Eminence Commander in Chief and Party, Shimla
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a group of people in casual clothes. They're standing together after a big party. The party was a "fancy dress" ball to celebrate Queen Victoria's 50th anniversary. The group includes Field Marshal Frederick Roberts, who was just made Knight Commander. He's the commander in chief of the British Indian Army. The photo was taken by a photographer who was appointed to work with Roberts. You can learn more about the photographer who took this picture, Raja Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844–1905).
