Who painted Captain Bailward's horses (recto, bottom)?

Captain Bailward's horses (recto, bottom) was painted by Raja Deen Dayal in 1884.

Where can I see Captain Bailward's horses (recto, bottom)?

Captain Bailward's horses (recto, bottom) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Captain Bailward's horses (recto, bottom)?

Captain Bailward's horses (recto, bottom) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Captain Bailward's horses (recto, bottom)

Raja Deen Dayal , 1884

Captain Bailward's horses (recto, bottom) 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 photograph is part of a disassembled album containing around 105 images taken in India between 1885 and 1887.

About this work

Overview

This photograph is part of a disassembled album containing around 105 images taken in India between 1885 and 1887. It depicts two horses with a groom, showcasing the daily life of the British colonial elite and Indian upper classes.

Subject & Meaning

The image captures two horses standing alongside each other, with a groom holding their reins. The scene highlights the interaction between the British colonial elite's animals and the people who cared for them.

Technique & Style

The photograph has a casual, snapshot-like quality, yet it was likely carefully staged. The sunlight highlights the horses' coats, creating a sense of depth and texture.

History & Provenance

The album was probably commissioned by a British civil servant as a personal souvenir of their experiences in India around 1888. The museum holds another group of 37 pictures from this album.