Charles Shepherd Collection

The Nizam of Hyderabad, c1911, (c1920). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
The Nizam of Hyderabad, c1911, (c1920). Portrait of Asaf Jah VII (1886-1967), the last Nizam (ruler) of the princely state of Hyderabad in India

Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C. c1900. Creator: Bourne & Shepherd. Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C. c1900
Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C. c1900. British Army officer who served in India, Burma and South Africa; Governor of Gibraltar. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

The Royal Visit to India: Interior of the Dewan-I-Khas, in the Palace at Delhi, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to India: Interior of the Dewan-I-Khas, in the Palace at Delhi, 1876. Hall of Private Audiences in the Red Fort

The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Shepherd and Bourne. The reigning family of Bhopal is Mohammedan and of Affghan race

Native officers of the 44th Gurkhas, Indian army, 1896. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Native officers of the 44th Gurkhas, Indian army, 1896. Adjutant of the 44th Gurkhas, Lieutenant JA Wilson, with the native commissioned officers of the battalion

Types of uniform of the 44th Gurkhas, 1896. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Types of uniform of the 44th Gurkhas, 1896. Three men of the 44th Gurkhas, a havildar (sergeant) in dark green drill order uniform, a havildar in heavy marching order khaki uniform

The Earl Canning, K. G. K. S. I. G. C. B. Calcutta, 1858-61
The Earl Canning, K.G. K.S.I. G.C.B. Calcutta, 1858-61

General Robertss Staff, Kandahar Expedition, c1880, (1901). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
General Robertss Staff, Kandahar Expedition, c1880, (1901). Portrait of General Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914), commander of British forces in Afghanistan

General Sir F. S. Roberts, Bart. (Dress during the Burmah Expedition), c1890s, (1901). Portrait of Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914)

H. H. General The Maharajah Sindhia of Gwalior G. C. B. G. C. S. I. c1870, (1901). Creator
H.H. General The Maharajah Sindhia of Gwalior G.C.B. G.C.S.I. c1870, (1901). Portrait of Jayajirao Scindia (1835-1886) of the Scindia dynasty of the Marathas

Lord Lytton, c1877, (1901). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
Lord Lytton, c1877, (1901). Portrait of Edward Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton (1831-1891), who served as Viceroy of India between 1876 and 1880

Mandalay, c1870, (1901). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
Mandalay, c1870, (1901). Barges on the Irrawaddy river in Mandalay, Burma. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. III. - To The End of Lord Robertss Indian Career", by J

The Viceroys Camp at the Imperial Assemblage, January 1877, (1901). The Durbar of 1877, held at Calcutta, (modern-day Kolkata)

Fort Jamrud, Peshawur, 1901. Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
Fort Jamrud, Peshawur, 1901. Fort at the entrance to the Khyber Pass, near Peshawar, Pakistan. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. II. - To The Abdication of Yakub Khan", by J

Lord Roberts, 1st Baron of Kandahar, Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India, c1890s, (1901). Portrait of Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914)

Caravan Passing Through the Khyber Pass, 1901. Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
Caravan Passing Through the Khyber Pass, 1901. Horsemen travelling between India (now Pakistan) and Afghanistan. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. III

The Magnetic Clock, Greenwich Observatory, c1840, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Magnetic Clock, Greenwich Observatory, c1840, (c1878). People looking at the Shepherd Gate Clock on the wall outside the gate of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich in south London

A Parsi family, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
A Parsi family, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Angami Nagas in full dress, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Angami Nagas in full dress, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Maharaja of Panab, Bombay Presidency, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Maharaja of Panab, Bombay Presidency, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Raja of Rutlam, Central India Agency, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Raja of Rutlam, Central India Agency, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A group of Kol girls, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
A group of Kol girls, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A hairy family of Mandalay, Burma, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
A hairy family of Mandalay, Burma, 1902.From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A Toda home in a mand (native hamlet), India, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
A Toda home in a mand (native hamlet), India, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Ladakhi women of Tibetan stock, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Ladakhi women of Tibetan stock, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Kashmiri potters at work, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Kashmiri potters at work, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Hindu fakirs and a native dwelling, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Hindu fakirs and a native dwelling, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

General Earle, c1885. William Earle, (1833-1885), British Army officer. After a photograph by Bourne & Shepherd. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Sir George White, 1902. Sir George Stuart White (1835-1912), British officer. After a photograph by Bourne & Shepherd. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Soldiers wives and children of the 44th Gurkhas, 1896. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Soldiers wives and children of the 44th Gurkhas, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 24th July 1896

Hyderabad, India, c1880-1890
Main street, Hyderabad, India, c1880-1890. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages (English India, Places and Landscapes), published by L Boulanger (Paris)

Bombay, India, late 19th century. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

Bombay, India, late 19th century. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

Victoria Terminus, Bombay, India, late 19th century. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

Tomb of Tippu Sultan and Haidar Ali, Mysore, India, 1880-1890. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

St Andrews Church, Bangalore, India, c1880-1890. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

Clive Road, Calcutta, India, c1880-1890. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

Bridge over the River Hooghly, Calcutta, India, c1880-1890. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

Conjurors Charles Shepherd English active 1858
Conjurors; Possibly Charles Shepherd (English, active 1858 - 1878); India; 1862; Albumen silver print

Nautch girl Charles Shepherd English active 1858
Nautch - girl; Charles Shepherd (English, active 1858 - 1878); India, Asia; 1862; Albumen silver print

Nautch Charles Shepherd English active 1858 1878
Nautch; Possibly Charles Shepherd (English, active 1858 - 1878), or Bourne & Shepherd (English, 1863 - 2016); India, Asia; 1863 - 1869; Albumen silver print

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"Charles Shepherd: Capturing the Essence of Colonial India through his Lens" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Charles Shepherd, a renowned photographer who documented the rich tapestry of colonial India. From royal portraits to military expeditions, Shepherd's lens captured it all. In 1911, Shepherd had the privilege of photographing The Nizam of Hyderabad, offering a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur that defined Indian royalty during that era. His lens also focused on the brave soldiers serving in the 44th Gurkhas regiment in 1896, showcasing their distinctive uniforms with pride. Shepherd's talent extended beyond individuals; he skillfully framed historical events such as General Robertss Staff during the Kandahar Expedition. Through his lens, we witness moments frozen in time - from General Sir F. S. Roberts' dress during the Burmah Expedition to Lord Lytton's dignified presence in 1877. Not limited to people alone, Shepherd ventured into landscapes too. Mandalay came alive under his gaze around 1870 while Fort Jamrud stood tall and proud amidst Peshawur's rugged terrain in 1901. He even captured caravans passing through the legendary Khyber Pass, evoking images of adventure and trade. The Viceroys Camp at Imperial Assemblage became another subject for Shepherd's artistry as he immortalized this historic gathering held in January 1877. And let us not forget Lord Roberts himself – Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India – whose noble visage was forever etched by Shepherd's camera lens. Through each click and exposure, Charles Shepherd transported us to an era long gone but never forgotten. His photographs serve as windows into a vibrant past where empires clashed and cultures intertwined against an enchanting backdrop called colonial India.