Maharao Khengarji
Maharao Khengarji Hunting expedition, along with Maharaja Ranjitsinhji of Nawanagar and a hunting party has been documented by clicking a photograph to adorn walls as well as show to the world. Leopards, Tigers and Lions were shot and skinned for their hide. The bigger the animal the better was the feeling and grander the praise. The entire hunting party would […]
Maharao Khengarji of Kutch
Maharao Khengarji (1866 – 1942) of Kutch Hunting is a taboo in today’s time but during the 19th century it was on the ‘must do list’ of every European coming to visit India. The fauna of India attracted many to pursue the pleasure and show ones manliness and triumph over the savage. Elaborate hunting expeditions were arranged by the […]
Dhan, Fenny and mother of Ruby
Dhan, Fenny and mother of Ruby Parsi ladies related to each other posing in a studio at Kalbadevi. They are wearing beautiful gara saree and sitting against a painted backdrop. Jahangir Taraporewala, who learnt photography in Germany came back and bought Bhedwar studio in Bombay. He believed that Parsi ladies were always comfortable posing in front of the camera for […]
Maganlal Thakordas Modi
Maganlal Thakordas Modi (1852 – 1926) Chhaganlal Thakordas Modi (1857 – 1947) They are the sons of Thakordas Balmukunddas Modi, a reputed philantropher. They supported in opening the MTB Arts College, Surat in 1918. Maganlal also initiated the first hot metal Gujarati type foundry and was awarded CIE while Chhaganlal was honoured with a silver medal by the Gaekwad […]
Raghubir Singh and others
Raghubir Singh and others This photograph might have been clicked during a marriage and one can see the kings of neighbouring regions seated along with the King of Bundi state – Raghubir Singh. The men as compared to other states in India have worn heavy jewelry and dressed in silks. This is not an official photograph and must have […]
Maharao Khengarji of Kutch
Maharao Khengarji (1866 – 1942) of Kutch with other dignitaries Here we can see the king, probably along with his different ministers and cousins photographed in his royal abode. The attire is simple and not too much jewelry has been worn by any of the men in comparison to the adjacent photograph of the kings of Rajasthan. Gelatin silver […]
Vanche – Shri Jivawala of Manpur
Shri Vanche Jivawala of Manpur Here different portraits have been placed strategically on a decorative teak wood frame. The portraits are of the ruler’s son and his brothers composed like a family tree using different studio photographs. Gelatin silver print 30 x 36 in. (76.2 x 91.4 cm.) frame Unknown Photographer, c. 1920
Maharao Sir Khengarji III
Maharao Sir Khengarji III (1866, r. 1875 – 1942) He was the Ruler of Kutch. This portrait has been treated a bit differently and instead of the mount of the photograph, it has been stitched on cloth. The cloth has also been embroidered in the traditional mochi bharat or cobblers stitch of Kutch. The top of the cloth has […]
Shri Karansinhji
Shri Karansinhji (1871 – 1909) The younger brother of Maharao Khengarji, Rao of Kutch, he represented his brother at the Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebration in London. This gold lacquer photograph will never fade, or produce spots. This Japanese technique was patented on December 26, 1891. Gold lacquer photograph on wood 8 x 6 in. (20.3 x 15.2 cm.) […]
Portrait of a Parsi Lady
Portrait of a Parsi Lady This is the process of forming a permanent image on ceramic surfaces. The image formed by a pigmented process is transferred on to the ceramic plate. On firing in a kiln, the gelatine is burnt and evaporates leaving the pigments fused on the plate and thus forming a permanent image. Gelatine silver on ceramic […]