Who painted His Highness the Maharaja of Rewa?

His Highness the Maharaja of Rewa was painted by Raja Deen Dayal in 1886.

Where can I see His Highness the Maharaja of Rewa?

His Highness the Maharaja of Rewa is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is His Highness the Maharaja of Rewa?

His Highness the Maharaja of Rewa is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

His Highness the Maharaja of Rewa

Raja Deen Dayal , 1886

His Highness the Maharaja of Rewa is a photography by the Impressionist artist Raja Deen Dayal. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

The boy is actually a maharaja, and the photographer was able to take his picture because of his connections to Indian rulers.

This painting shows a young boy sitting in a chair, wearing many necklaces and looking serious.

The boy is actually a maharaja, and the photographer was able to take his picture because of his connections to Indian rulers. The photo shows the boy's personality beneath his royal title.

To learn more about the photographer who took this picture, look up the artist: Raja Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844–1905).

Overview

This photograph, 'His Highness the Maharaja of Rewa', is a studio portrait taken by Raja Deen Dayal, an Indian photographer, in the late 19th century.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Venkat Raman Singh, the Maharaja of Rewa, as a ten-year-old boy. He sits on a Western-style chair, wearing multiple necklaces, one of which features a portrait pendant. The image conveys a sense of the boy's personality beneath his royal status.

Technique & Style

The photograph showcases Deen Dayal's skill in capturing the subject's character. The boy is posed on a chair that is too tall for him, with his feet curled under to touch the floor, creating a sense of informality.

History & Provenance

Deen Dayal's connections to Indian rulers facilitated his access to photograph the Maharaja of Rewa, a year before he gained the patronage of British officials.