Views of Palaces & Places of Interest in Baroda

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Attributed to LALA DEEN DAYAL
Views of Palaces & Places of Interest in Baroda
Presentation album of 79 albumen prints. Circa 1896. Varying in size from 8 x 11 3/8 in. (20.3 x 28.9 cm.) to 9¼ x 11¾ in.(23.5 x 29.7 cm.). The majority with printed labels, front free end inscribed in ink, Presented to H.E. The Earl of Elgin Viceroy and Governor General by Syaji Rao Gaekwar - 30.11.96., green leather, ruled gilt, titled in gilt on front cover, g.e.
Album size: 15 x 18 5/8 in. (38.1 x 47.3 cm.)

Provenance

Victor Alexander, 9th Earl of Elgin, Viceroy of India (1894-99);
by descent;
Sotheby's, London, Photographs, 7 May 1998, lot 32

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Lot Essay

Baroda (now Vadodara) was the capital of one of the most princely states. The family name 'Gaekwar' (sometimes written Gaekwad) means 'Protector of Cows'. The Gaekwar was reputedly so rich that he had a carpet woven of diamonds and pearls. Parks, lakes and palaces dominate the old city and are depicted in this album. The album begins with a portrait of Syaji Rao Gaekwar. There are several images (both interior and exterior) of the Laxmi Vilas Palace, many municipal buildings including Baroda College and military offices, Nazar Bagh Palace, a view of the main street in Baroda and two photographs of spectacular jewels.

Deen Dayal is known to have photographed the guns of the Gaekwar and it seems likely this is his work.

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