Artwork
Ramkishore Singh of Rewa
Ramkishore Singh of Rewa is a photography by the Impressionist artist Raja Deen Dayal. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2016.266.23
- Credit line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
About this work
Overview
The photograph 'Ramkishore Singh of Rewa' depicts a prominent figure, likely an official or merchant, in two separate images showcasing his luxurious modes of transportation.
Subject & Meaning
Ramkishore Singh is shown riding an elephant and in a European-style carriage, highlighting his wealth and status through the use of servants, animals, and vehicles.
Technique & Style
The image blends Indian and European elements, featuring a Western-style carriage accompanied by camels and horses, reflecting the cultural exchange during the period of British rule.
Context
The photograph is part of a collection by Raja Deen Dayal, documenting Indian rulers and officials, and provides insight into the cultural and social dynamics of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Raja Lala Deen Dayal, famously known as Raja Deen Dayal) was an Indian photographer.
Maharaja of Rewa and Classmates
Col. F. G. Oldham (recto, top); Mr. Nowell, Shimla (recto, bottom)
Fancy Group, Indore I
Civil officers at Jhansi (recto); Mr. William's House, Jhansi (verso)
Middle Class Students and Staff, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (verso)
Mowhri Rahman Alli Khan family, Rewa (recto, bottom)
Lord William Beresford's horses
Heavy Field Battery, Jhansi
Mr. Brown's Horses, Jhansi
Maharaja Scindia, Nobles, and High Officials, Gwalior
Bullock Cart, Delhi
Gateway of the Small Emambara
Agra. The Fort
Secundra Near Agra. The Mausoleum of the Emperor Akbar
Dr. Morris and party, Jhansi (recto)
Bailee Guard Gate, Taken from the Inside, Showing the Clock Tower
Major Sparks, Indore, July 86