Who painted B. c/o Devonshire Regiment, Jhansi (recto)?

B. c/o Devonshire Regiment, Jhansi (recto) was painted by Raja Deen Dayal in 1884.

Where can I see B. c/o Devonshire Regiment, Jhansi (recto)?

B. c/o Devonshire Regiment, Jhansi (recto) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is B. c/o Devonshire Regiment, Jhansi (recto)?

B. c/o Devonshire Regiment, Jhansi (recto) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

B. c/o Devonshire Regiment, Jhansi (recto)

Raja Deen Dayal , 1884

B. c/o Devonshire Regiment, Jhansi (recto) is a photography by the Impressionist artist Raja Deen Dayal. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This black-and-white photograph is one of around 105 images taken in India between 1885 and 1887, originally part of a disassembled album.

About this work

Overview

This black-and-white photograph is one of around 105 images taken in India between 1885 and 1887, originally part of a disassembled album.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts British soldiers standing outside a stone building, capturing a moment of British colonial presence in India during the late 19th century.

Technique & Style

The photograph is characterized by its formal composition, with the soldiers posed in crisp uniforms, suggesting a deliberate arrangement for the camera.

History & Provenance

The album from which this photograph originates was likely commissioned by a British civil servant as a personal memento of his time in India around 1888.

Context

The photograph reflects the interaction between British colonial rule and Indian life during the 1880s, a period marked by significant cultural and political exchange.