Artwork
His Highness Maharaja Scindia of Gwalior
His Highness Maharaja Scindia of Gwalior is a photography by the Impressionist artist Raja Deen Dayal. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This photograph depicts a young Maharaja of Gwalior, Madho Rao Scindia, at the age of ten.
About this work
Overview
This photograph depicts a young Maharaja of Gwalior, Madho Rao Scindia, at the age of ten. The image showcases a blend of cultural influences in the subject's attire and surroundings.
Subject & Meaning
Madho Rao Scindia, who reigned from 1886 to 1925, is shown seated in a Western-style chair, wearing traditional Indian clothing. The juxtaposition of these elements highlights the cultural exchange between Indian and British influences during this period.
Technique & Style
The photograph features reflections in glass balls on a nearby table, possibly an inkwell or perfume jar, which capture the presence of others in the room, including potentially the photographer, Lala Deen Dayal.
Artist & collection
Artist
Raja Lala Deen Dayal, famously known as Raja Deen Dayal) was an Indian photographer.
Maharaja of Rewa and Classmates
Col. F. G. Oldham (recto, top); Mr. Nowell, Shimla (recto, bottom)
Fancy Group, Indore I
Civil officers at Jhansi (recto); Mr. William's House, Jhansi (verso)
Middle Class Students and Staff, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (verso)
Mowhri Rahman Alli Khan family, Rewa (recto, bottom)
Lord William Beresford's horses
Heavy Field Battery, Jhansi
