Ramkishore Singh of Rewa
1886
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1886
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows Ramkishore Singh riding in a fancy European-style carriage. He sits high up, pulled by two horses. Four attendants flank him on camels and horses. The cool part? It mixes Indian and European styles. The carriage looks Western, but camels were common in India back then. That mix shows how cultures blended during British rule. Want to see more? Check out Raja Deen Dayal’s other photos of Indian rulers and officials.
