Mrs. and Miss Lyall, Shimla
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows two women, Mrs. and Miss Lyall, in a scene from Shimla. The women are portrayed in a traditional setting, but what's interesting is the presence of a rickshaw, a novelty item in India at the time. This suggests the photo was taken in a specific time and place, reflecting the cultural exchange happening in Shimla. You can learn more about the cultural context of this image by looking into the subject: india.
