Sir Auckland Colvin and Family, Shimla
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This photo-style portrait shows Sir Auckland Colvin in a dark suit with three daughters in light dresses standing around him in a garden. Deen Dayal used huge glass cameras that needed bright sunlight. So he posed groups outside to avoid blurry shots. The sitters look formal but the greenery keeps it natural. Check out more of his work at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
