The People of Yesterday Collection

The People of Yesterday is a captivating collection of ten portrait prints that offer a window into South Indian life during the colonial era. Each figure—whether a street performer, trader, priest, musician, or servant—is rendered with exquisite detail, echoing the style of Company School paintings that once served as visual records for British patrons in India.

Set against minimal backgrounds that draw full focus to posture, attire, and tools of trade, these portraits preserve the essence of lives lived in quiet resilience and cultural richness. From a woman carrying earthen pots to a hunter with his dog, from a child in ceremonial dress to a seated veena player, each subject exudes a timeless dignity.

Together, these prints form a visual archive of heritage and humanity—paying homage to the unsung individuals who shaped the social fabric of a bygone era.

These prints are printed on a fine quality ivory paper.
These are reproductions of old illustrations & in most cases will have the same imperfections as the original.