Artwork

Album of 37 photographs

Album of 37 photographs, by Raja Deen Dayal, 1888
Album of 37 photographs, by Raja Deen Dayal, 1888

Album of 37 photographs is a photography by the Impressionist artist Raja Deen Dayal. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

This painting is actually an album of 37 photographs.
It's interesting because it shows a collection of everyday life scenes. The photos are from India, which was a British colony at the time, and they give us a glimpse into what life was like back then.
You can learn more about photography in India by looking up the work of artist: Raja Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844–1905)

Overview

This work is an album containing 37 photographs compiled by Raja Deen Dayal around 1888. It is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The album presents a series of photographs depicting everyday life scenes in India during the late 19th century, when the country was under British colonial rule, offering insights into the period's social and cultural landscape.

Technique & Style

As a photographic album, it showcases Deen Dayal's skill in capturing a range of scenes, reflecting his contribution to the development of photography in India.

History & Provenance

Created during the British colonial era, the album is a historical document of life in India at that time, now preserved in a museum collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Raja Deen Dayal

Artist

Raja Deen Dayal

Raja Lala Deen Dayal, famously known as Raja Deen Dayal) was an Indian photographer.

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