The Indian Portrait

An online museum on the fascinating journey of Indian Portraits
from the collection of Anil Relia

Nadir Pherozshaw Commissariat

Mr. Nadir Pherozshaw Commissariat Mrs. Shera Nadir Commissariat Gelatine silver on tin plate and watercolour 12.2 x 9 in. (31 x 23 cm) Unknown photographer and artist, c. 1950

Performer before play

Performer before play Gelatine silver print, watercolour and glitter 5.25 x 3.25 in. (13.3 x 8.3 cm) Unknown photographer and artist, c. 1930

H. H. Laxman Sen Bahadur

H. H. Laxman Sen Bahadur (1895, r.1919-1970) Raja Saheb of Suket, Punjab Gelatine silver on ceramic, watercolour and glaze 4.5 x 3.3 in. (11.4 x 8.4 cm) Unknown photographer and artist, c. 1940

Framji Jamshedji Kathoke

Framji Jamshedji Kathoke (1851 – 1937) Gelatine silver print and watercolour on wooden cutout 5.25 x 3.25 in. (13.3 x 8.3 cm) Unknown photographer and artist, c. 1930

A Gentleman

A Gentleman Gelatine silver print, watercolour and punched mount 13 x 11 in. (33 x 28 cm) Unknown photographer ~ Khubiram, Nathdwara, c. 1920

A Lady

A Lady Gelatine silver print, watercolour and punched mount 13 x 11 in. (33 x 28 cm) Unknown photographer ~ Khubiram, Nathdwara, c. 1920

Devotee before pilgrimage

Devotee before pilgrimage Gelatine silver print, watercolour on wooden cutout 23 x 16.5 in. (58.4 x 42 cm) Unknown photographer and artist, c. 1950

Jain saint of Vallabh Suri Samuday

Jain saint of Vallabh Suri Samuday Gelatine silver print, watercolour on wooden cutout 24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm) Unknown photographer and artist, c. 1950

Rustomjee Byramjee Jeejeebhoy

Rustomjee Byramjee Jeejeebhoy (1864-1922) founder of the B. J. home for children, Matunga Gelatine silver print, watercolour on wooden cutout 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm) Unknown photographer and artist, c. 1900 Following his family’s traditions, he became a member of the Bombay Corporation and trustee at several Parsi Charitable Institutions. He was […]

Parsi Gentleman

Parsi Gentleman Gelatine silver print, watercolour on wooden cutout 14.8 x 11.5 in. (37.6 x 29.2 cm) Unknown photographer and artist, c. 1900