Diwan Manibhai Jashbhai Mehta
Diwan Manibhai Jashbhai Mehta (1844 – 1900) Honoured as the Rao Bahadur in 1875, he became the Diwan of Kutch in 1883 and then was the Diwan of Baroda between 1890 and 1895. Biggingee Sorabjee Poochee was a Bombay born Parsi photographer, who went to Australia in 1863 and opened a studio in Ipswich. He later he came back […]
C. Raja Raja Varma
C. Raja Raja Varma (1860 – 1905) The younger brother of Raja Ravi Varma who also assisted him for many timeless works. He himself was also a very good painter and travelled with Ravi Varma all across India and wrote a diary of the everyday events. Today, we can get the details about Ravi Varma’s travels, painted works and […]
Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad III standing portrait
Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad III (1863 – 1939) This full-length standing portrait is of the Maharaja resting his right hand on a Victorian chair, holding a royal stick by his left hand and wearing a European long coat. Albumen print on studio mount 11 x 9.25 in. (28 x 23.5 cm.) Photographer: Bourne & Shepherd, c. 1900
Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad III on a Victorian chair
Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad III (1863 – 1939) This full-length portrait is of the Maharaja sitting on a Victorian chair, facing the viewer holding a royal stick in his right hand and wearing a European long coat. Albumen print on studio mount 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 28 cm.) Photographer: Bourne & Shepherd, c. 1900
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III with family
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III He frequently visited Europe with his family and this image was clicked in London with western attires. Albumen print, mounted 7.5 x 6 in. (19 x 15.2 cm.) Photographer: Langfier Studio, London, c. 1900 1. Sayajirao Gaekwad III (1863-1939) 2. Yuvaraja Fatehsinhrao (1883-1908) 3. Maharajkumar Jaisinghrao (1888-1923) 4. […]
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III Photographed in traditional royal Indian costume with his entire family, probably in the royal palace during some event or festival. Albumen print, mounted 11 x 14 in. (28 x 35.6 cm.) Photographer: Bourne & Shepherd, c. 1895 1. Sayajirao Gaekwad III (1863-1939) 2. Maharani Chimnabai II (1872-1958) 3. Yuvaraja Fatehsinhrao (1883-1908) […]
Maharani Chimnabai II Gaekwad
Maharani Chimnabai II Gaekwad Mother photographed with all her children for a family album. Gelatine silver print, mounted 11 x 9 in. (28 x 23 cm.) Unknown Photographer, c. 1895 1. Maharani Chimnabai II (1872-1958) 2. Yuvaraja Fatehsinhrao (1883-1908) 3. Maharajkumar Jaisinghrao (1888-1923) 4. Maharajkumar Shivajirao (1890-1919) 5. Maharajkumari Indira Raje […]
Swaroop Kunwarba of Bansda
Swaroop Kunwarba of Bansda The Maharani of Bansda state is seen here posing with the two young princes, Indrasinhji and Pravinsinhji and seated on the royal throne. The work of photographing women with their children was generally a rare setting as women were not photographed traditionally in India. Gelatin silver print, mounted 9.5 x 11.25 in. (24 x 28.6 […]
Unidentified Prince with Gun
Unidentified Prince with Gun A Prince is posing in a studio against a painted background, holding an unloaded gun. Among the Western photographers who settled in Madras in the late 19th century, the Germans E.U.F. Wiele and Theodor Klein became remarkably successful and famous. Later they also opened their branch in Ootacamund. Platinum print on studio mount 7.75 x […]
Sir Pratapsingh Saheb Bahadur
Sir Pratapsingh (1845 – 1922) Saheb Bahadur The Maharaja of Idar and the Regent of Jodhpur, Pratapsingh served as the Chief Minister for Jodhpur State from 1878 to 1895, following his father’s death in 1873. He travelled to Europe often and was close to Queen Victoria and her family. Gelatin silver print, mounted 20.75 x 13.75 in. (52.7 […]