Sir Jam Ranjitsinhji
Sir Jam Ranjitsinhji (1872 – 1933) as a great cricketer The first Indian to play test cricket for England. He debuted against Australia in July 1896, scoring 154 runs. The cricket championship, Ranji Trophy named in his honour started in 1934. Gelatin silver print on studio mount 10.25 x 7.25 in. (26 x 18.4 cm.) Photographer: Vandyk Studio, […]
Sir Jam Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji
Sir Jam Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji (1872 – 1933) Often known as Ranji, he was the Maharaja Saheb of Nawanagar from 1907 to 1933. A progressive ruler and statesman, he set an example of simplicity through his personal life. He modernised the capital of Jamnagar and developed the seaport of Nawanagar. Gelatin silver print on studio mount 10 x 7 […]
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 […]