A Rajput Prince – Photograph

Series nameRam Gopal: 1950s
Description

This black and white image measures 8×10 inches, and depicts Ram Gopal alone on stage wearing a Rajput prince costume. The photograph has been taken mid twirl, which is a feature of Kathak dancing. The image was taken in the mid 1950s.

Date of Creation / Publicationmid 1950s
CreatorUnknown
Associated Person/ OrganisationGopal, Ram
LocationLondon
Collection and Reference NumberRam Gopal Collection (GB 2661 RGL)
Catalogue NumberRGL/DEC/1950/4
CopyrightThe Creator and/ or associated person or organisation where applicable
Access to originalsThe originals are located with Ann David, academic researcher and friend of Ram Gopal, and with Pam Cullen, Executor of the Ram Gopal Estate.
Series notesThis section features digitised extracts from books, including selected chapters from Ram Gopal's autobiography, as well as photographs and performance programmes.
Collection notesThe digitised material in the Ram Gopal Collection dates back to 1938 and includes black and white as well as colour photographs, several flyers and extracts from books including Ram Gopal's autobiography. The items also include newspaper articles, images of dance costumes, slides, advertisements and performance programmes.
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