Entrance of the Palace of the Padishahs, Delhi

Concerned that his drawings did not do justice to the splendor of India’s monuments, Rousselet learned photography in India that year, a remarkable accomplishment. He proved to be a talented photographer with a sophisticated sense of composition. The scenes in this volume sweep across sites of Sultanate, Rajput, and Mughal power in northern India, from the sacred Hindu city of Varanasi on the Ganges River to Alwar in Rajasthan. Also included are several scenes of industry and portraits of Indian rulers.

A sepia-toned photograph depicts the fortified entrance to the Palace of the Padishahs in Delhi. In the foreground, a dirt path curves between two high, sloping mounds toward a monumental arched gateway. Beyond the gate, layered sandstone walls rise to meet towers topped with domes. A solitary figure stands near the portal. Below the image, printed captions read "ENTRANCE OF THE PALACE OF THE PADISHAHS" and "Delhi."

Entrance of the Palace of the Padishahs, Delhi

1865–68, published 1869–70

Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet

(French, 1845–1929)

France, 19th century

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