Charles Shepherd (British, Active 1850 - Approx. 1878)

early life and photography career

charles shepherd, a british photographer, left an indelible mark on the world of photography during his active years from 1850 to approximately 1878. despite the scarcity of information on his personal life, his photographic contributions, particularly in india, have been well-documented.

photographic contributions in india

shepherd's photographs of india are notable for their detailed and realistic depictions of the country's landscapes, architecture, and people. his work was part of various firms in northern india, eventually with branches in calcutta and bombay, which marketed photographs to residents and tourists.

legacy and availability of work

shepherd's photographs are a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and historical context of 19th-century india. his work can be found in various museums and online archives, including ArtsDot's collection, which features his photograph bayadère à delhi, inde (dancer in delhi, india). important: for more information on charles shepherd and his photographs, visit ArtsDot's artist page. explore other notable photographers from the same era at ArtsDot's collection of samuel dixon bourne's work, featuring his photograph the taj mahal, india from the museum of fine arts (tallahassee, united states).

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Quick quiz

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Question 1:
Charles Shepherd was primarily active as a photographer during which period?
Question 2:
In what region of the world was Charles Shepherd most notably involved in photography?
Question 3:
Which of the following best describes a key subject matter featured in Charles Shepherd’s photographic work?
Question 4:
Charles Shepherd collaborated with which other photographer during his time in India?
Question 5:
A notable photograph by Charles Shepherd, ‘Bayadère à Delhi, Inde (Dancer in Delhi, India)’, exemplifies his skill in capturing:

Questions & Answers

Which of the following best describes a key subject matter featured in Charles Shepherd’s photographic work?

Landscapes and architecture of India

What are other names Charles Shepherd (British, Active 1850 - Approx. 1878) is known by?

Charles Shepherd

Who is Charles Shepherd (British, Active 1850 - Approx. 1878)?

early life and photography career charles shepherd, a british photographer, left an indelible mark on the world of photography during his active years from 1850 to approximately 1878. despite the scarcity of information on his personal life, his photographic contributions, particularly in india, have been well-documented. photographic contributions in india shepherd's photographs of india are notable for their detailed and realistic depictions of the country's landscapes, architecture, and peopl

How many of Charles Shepherd (British, Active 1850 - Approx. 1878)'s paintings are on ArtsDot.com?

1

Charles Shepherd collaborated with which other photographer during his time in India?

Samuel Dixon Bourne

Where is Charles Shepherd (British, Active 1850 - Approx. 1878) from?

United Kingdom

What is the top-ranked painting by Charles Shepherd (British, Active 1850 - Approx. 1878) on ArtsDot.com?

Bayadère à Delhi, Inde (Dancer in Delhi, India)

When and where was Charles Shepherd (British, Active 1850 - Approx. 1878) born?

United Kingdom

A notable photograph by Charles Shepherd, ‘Bayadère à Delhi, Inde (Dancer in Delhi, India)’, exemplifies his skill in capturing:

Detailed depictions of Indian culture and people

In what region of the world was Charles Shepherd most notably involved in photography?

India