Who painted Managing staff of Meprs. Glover & Co. at Sindh Bridge (recto, top)?

Managing staff of Meprs. Glover & Co. at Sindh Bridge (recto, top) was painted by Raja Deen Dayal in 1884.

Where can I see Managing staff of Meprs. Glover & Co. at Sindh Bridge (recto, top)?

Managing staff of Meprs. Glover & Co. at Sindh Bridge (recto, top) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Managing staff of Meprs. Glover & Co. at Sindh Bridge (recto, top)?

Managing staff of Meprs. Glover & Co. at Sindh Bridge (recto, top) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Managing staff of Meprs. Glover & Co. at Sindh Bridge (recto, top)

Raja Deen Dayal , 1884

Managing staff of Meprs. Glover & Co. at Sindh Bridge (recto, top) 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 a group of men on a bridge, some holding tools, others observing.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows the staff of Meprs. Glover & Co. at Sindh Bridge, capturing a moment in the lives of British colonial personnel and local workers during the late 19th century.

Technique & Style

The photograph was taken by Raja Deen Dayal, a pioneering Indian photographer known for documenting British colonial life. The posed yet candid atmosphere suggests an early snapshot of work in progress.

History & Provenance

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