Untitled

Black and white photograph of a group of five people. The group consists of three women, one man, and one child. The man stands in the back, center, wearing a jacket, vest, and turban. The woman to his left sits on a chair with her hands in her lap, wearing a sari and jewelry on her head, neck, and wrists. The woman on his right sits on a chair with her hands in her lap, wearing a sari and jewelry on her head and neck. The woman on the left side sits on the ground with her legs crossed, wearing a sari and jewelry on her neck. The young girl in front of her sits on the ground with her hands in her lap, wearing a sari and jewelry on her neck. The small child sits on the ground in front of the woman on the right, wearing a long-sleeved shirt and pants. The background appears to be trees or bushes. The photograph is mounted on a beige background. The image is by Skeen & Co.

Artwork details

Dimensions:: 664 × 900 px
Museum record:: View original

Palette

Shimla 17th May 1887: Viceregal party. Lord William Beresford, Military Secretary, Captain Leonard Gordon A.D.C., Mademoiselle Clerc, The Honorable Basit Blackwood, Major F. R. Hamilton A.D.C., Mr. Oglivie Grant, Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace K.C.E., Private Secretary, Dr. J. Findlay, Mrs. F. R. Hamilton, Master G. Hamilton, Lady Victoria Blackwood, H. E. The Countess of Dufferin, H. E. The Earl of Dufferin, Lady Hermione Blackwood, Lord Herbrand Russell, A.D.C. (recto)