Who painted Portrait of a Gentleman?

Portrait of a Gentleman was painted by Raja Deen Dayal in 1887.

Where can I see Portrait of a Gentleman?

Portrait of a Gentleman is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Portrait of a Gentleman?

Portrait of a Gentleman is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Portrait of a Gentleman

Raja Deen Dayal , 1887

Portrait of a Gentleman 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 is one of two studio portraits of an unidentified gentleman, likely commissioned by the sitter himself.

About this work

You can learn more about this style of photography by looking at the work of artist: Raja Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844–1905).

This painting shows a man sitting in a formal pose.
He's dressed in traditional Indian clothing.
The photo is one of two taken in a studio, and the man likely chose the pictures himself.

The man in the photo is not identified, but we know he probably ordered the pictures.
He might have wanted to be remembered by future generations.
This was a common reason for people to create photo albums.

You can learn more about this style of photography by looking at the work of artist: Raja Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844–1905).

Overview

This photograph is one of two studio portraits of an unidentified gentleman, likely commissioned by the sitter himself.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is depicted in a formal pose, wearing traditional Indian clothing. The lack of caption suggests he may have been the album's owner, who would not need to label his own likeness. Commissioning the portraits may have been a way to ensure his image was preserved for future generations.

Technique & Style

The photograph is characteristic of a style of studio portraiture practiced in India during the late 19th century, similar to the work of Raja Deen Dayal.