Dayal Collection

The Great Elephant, 1885-1900. Creator: Lala Deen Dayal
The Great Elephant, 1885-1900

The Great Elephant Saluting, 1885-1900. Creator: Lala Deen Dayal
The Great Elephant Saluting, 1885-1900

Sookh-Vilas Palace Garden, 1880-90. Creator: Lala Deen Dayal
Sookh-Vilas Palace Garden, 1880-90

Maharana Jagat Singh Hawks for Cranes, dated 1744. Creator: Shiva and Dayal
Maharana Jagat Singh Hawks for Cranes, dated 1744

Lord Robertss Headquarters, Camp of Exercise, Delhi, c1890, (1901)
Lord Robertss Headquarters, " Camp of Exercise", Delhi, c1890, (1901). Military camp at Delhi in India, HQ of Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts

The Second Bengal Lancers, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Second Bengal Lancers, 1901. Indian soldiers. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. I. - To The End of the Indian Mutiny", by J. Maclaren Cobban. [T. C. & E. C

An Elephant Battery, Camp of Exercise, Rawal Pindi, c1890, (1901). Creator
An Elephant Battery, " Camp of Exercise", Rawal Pindi, c1890, (1901). British and Indian soldiers with elephants at Rawalpindi in India, (now Pakistan)

Ceiling Jain Temple Chittore Lala Deen Dayal
Ceiling of a Jain Temple, Chittore; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); 1882; Albumen silver print

Departure English Mail Post Office Simla Lala Deen
Departure of English Mail from Post Office, Simla; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); 1885 - 1887; Albumen silver print

Azul Mahal Hyderabad Lala Deen Dayal Indian 1844
Azul Mahal, Hyderabad; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); India; 1888; Gelatin silver print; 20.5 x 28.3 cm (8 1, 16 x 11 1, 8 in.)

Chowmahlia Palace Lala Deen Dayal Indian 1844
The Chowmahlia Palace; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); India; about 1888; Gelatin silver print; 20.2 x 27.5 cm (7 15, 16 x 10 13, 16 in.)

Street View Hyderabad Lala Deen Dayal Indian
Street View, Hyderabad; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); India; September - December 1887; Gelatin silver print; 20.2 x 27 cm (7 15, 16 x 10 5, 8 in.)

Chowmahila Palace Lala Deen Dayal Indian 1844
The Chowmahila Palace; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); India; September - December 1887; Gelatin silver print; 19.8 x 29.4 cm (7 13, 16 x 11 9, 16 in.)

Pineapple Street Hyderabad Lala Deen Dayal Indian
Pineapple Street, Hyderabad; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); India; 1888; Gelatin silver print; 20.8 x 27.5 cm (8 3, 16 x 10 13, 16 in.)

Charminar Hyderabad Lala Deen Dayal Indian 1844
The Charminar, Hyderabad; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); India; about 1888; Gelatin silver print; 20.3 x 25.7 cm (8 x 10 1, 8 in.)

Gateway Faluknuma Palace Lala Deen Dayal Indian
Gateway, Faluknuma Palace; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); India; 1888; Gelatin silver print; 20.6 x 27.1 cm (8 1, 8 x 10 11, 16 in.)

Faluknuma Palace Lala Deen Dayal Indian 1844
Faluknuma Palace; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); India; 1888; Gelatin silver print; 19.2 x 27.1 cm (7 9, 16 x 10 11, 16 in.)

Interior Chowmahlia Palace Lala Deen Dayal Indian
Interior of Chowmahlia Palace; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); India; 1888; Gelatin silver print; 27 x 21 cm (10 5, 8 x 8 1, 4 in.)

Mecca Masjid Hyderabad Lala Deen Dayal Indian
Mecca Masjid, Hyderabad; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); India; 1888; Gelatin silver print; 20.8 x 26.7 cm (8 3, 16 x 10 1, 2 in.)

Doorway Upper Pillars Delwara Temple Mount Abu
Doorway and Upper Pillars, Delwara Temple, Mount Abu; Lala Deen Dayal & Sons (Indian, 1844 - 1905), Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); Mount Abu, India; 1886 - 1889; Albumen silver print

Lake View Dr Spencer House Mount Abu Lala Deen
Lake View from Dr. Spencers House, Mount Abu; Lala Deen Dayal & Sons (Indian, 1844 - 1905), Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); India; about 1886; Albumen silver print

Esplanada Row Looking Towards Dharamtala Calcutta
Esplanada Row, Looking Towards Dharamtala, Calcutta; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); India; 1886; Albumen silver print

Sumor Paury Interior View Delhi Lala Deen Dayal
The Sumor s, Paury Interior View, Delhi; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); India; 1883 - 1884; Albumen silver print

Buddhist Hope Jaim Temple Lala Deen Dayal Indian
Buddhist Hope with Jaim Temple; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); 1888; Albumen silver print

Remarkable Pillar Supporting Throne Diwan- Am
Remarkable Pillar Supporting the Throne in Diwan-i Am - Fathepur Skri; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); 1885 - 1887; Albumen silver print

Entrance Memorial Well Statute Angel Cawnpore
Entrance to The Memorial Well with a Statute of an Angel, Cawnpore; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); 1888; Albumen silver print

Marble Carved Ceiling Jain Temple Lala Deen Dayal
Marble Carved Ceiling, Jain Temple; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); 1883 -1884; Albumen silver print

Army train, Delhi exercises, India 1886 (Lala Deen Dayal). Date: 1886

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Dayal: Capturing the Majesty of India's Past Step into a world where art meets history, as we delve into the captivating works of Lala Deen Dayal. Known for his exceptional talent in photography and painting, Dayal takes us on a journey through time with his masterpieces. One such masterpiece is "The Great Elephant, " created between 1885-1900. This awe-inspiring photograph showcases the grandeur and majesty of these gentle giants, reminding us of their significance in Indian culture. In another stunning creation titled "The Great Elephant Saluting, " Dayal captures an incredible moment as this magnificent creature pays homage to its surroundings. The attention to detail and composition make this piece truly remarkable. Moving beyond elephants, we find ourselves immersed in the enchanting beauty of Sookh-Vilas Palace Garden. Created during the late 19th century, this artwork transports us to a serene oasis filled with vibrant flora and peaceful ambiance – a testament to Dayal's ability to capture nature's splendor. But it doesn't stop there; Dayal's talents extend beyond photography alone. Collaborating with Shiva, he brings us "Maharana Jagat Singh Hawks for Cranes. " Dated back to 1744, this painting portrays an exquisite blend of artistic styles that beautifully depict avian gracefulness. Shifting our focus from wildlife and gardens, we encounter historical moments frozen in time by other talented creators like Lord Robertss Headquarters at Camp Exercise Delhi (c1890) or The Second Bengal Lancers (1901). These photographs provide glimpses into military life during those eras – snapshots that allow us to reflect upon India's rich history. Delving deeper into history reveals more fascinating scenes captured by Dayal himself. An Elephant Battery at Camp Exercise Rawal Pindi (c1890) showcases not only his photographic prowess but also sheds light on military practices prevalent during that period.