Bourne and Shepherd
(India)
- Title
- H.H. Man Singh, Raja of Dhrangadhra
- Place of origin
-
Gujarat →
India
- Year
- early 1870s
- Media category
- Photograph
- Materials used
- carbon print, brown tone
- Dimensions
-
23.5 x 17.5cm image
- Credit
- Gift of Jim Masselos 2011
- Accession number
- 379.2011
- Location
- Not on display
- Further information
This is a three-quarter-length, seated portrait of H.H. Man Singh, Raja of Dhrangadhra (1837-1900) from the Album of cartes de visite, portraits of Indian rulers and notables by Bourne and Shepherd. This H.H. Man Singh (1869-1900) is known for his able administration, during which he established schools and improved communication systems. He was created a Knight Commander of the Star of India in 1877.
