Who painted View of the Riverbank of the Narmada at Omkareshwar?

View of the Riverbank of the Narmada at Omkareshwar was painted by Raja Deen Dayal in 1882.

Where can I see View of the Riverbank of the Narmada at Omkareshwar?

View of the Riverbank of the Narmada at Omkareshwar is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is View of the Riverbank of the Narmada at Omkareshwar?

View of the Riverbank of the Narmada at Omkareshwar is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

View of the Riverbank of the Narmada at Omkareshwar

Raja Deen Dayal , 1882

View of the Riverbank of the Narmada at Omkareshwar is a photography by the Impressionist artist Raja Deen Dayal. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

This is a black-and-white photograph of a wide river with small boats, a stone temple on the far bank, and people gathered along the shore.

This is a black-and-white photograph of a wide river with small boats, a stone temple on the far bank, and people gathered along the shore.

It’s one of the earliest photographs of this stretch of the Narmada River, taken before bridges or dams changed the landscape. The boats and crowds show how the river was the main highway for trade and daily life in 1882.

To see more early photographs of India, look up Raja Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844–1905).

Overview

A black-and-white photograph captures a scene along the Narmada River at Omkareshwar, showing a wide river with boats, a stone temple, and people on the shore.

Subject & Meaning

The image conveys the significance of the river as a major transportation route and commercial hub, with the boats and crowds indicating its importance in daily life and trade.

History & Provenance

Taken in 1882 by Raja Deen Dayal, this photograph is one of the earliest records of this stretch of the Narmada River, predating the construction of bridges and dams that later altered the landscape.