Artwork
European House, Allahabad
European House, Allahabad is a photography by the Impressionist artist Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
European House, Allahabad is a photograph by Louis Rousselet, created during his travels in India in the 1860s. It showcases a European-style house in Allahabad, India.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a two-story European-style house with a wide porch, set against a bright Indian sky. The subject reflects the influence of European architecture in India during the 19th century.
Technique & Style
Rousselet was an early adopter of photography in India, demonstrating a sophisticated sense of composition. His work captures the cultural and architectural landscape of northern India during this period.
History & Provenance
Rousselet learned photography during his travels in India in the 1860s, making him one of the first French artists to document the country photographically.
Artist & collection
Artist
Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet
Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet (1845–1929) was a French artist.
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