The Daily Prayers of the Brahmins

Artist

Sophie Charlotte Beinos

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Sophie Charlotte Beinos was a 19th-century British painter and illustrator. She is known for her detailed portrayals of Indian culture and customs. In particular, her original painting "Sandhya, or the Daily Prayer of a Brahmin," created in 1851 , is highly regarded as a rare visual record of the religious practices of Indian Brahmins.

Sophie Charlotte Beinos Biography

• Date of birth and death unknown
• Active in the 19th century
• Creates works based on Indian culture and customs

Representative works

• The Sundhya or the Daily Prayers of the Brahmins (1851)

Beinos's style and achievements

Beinos's works, with their detailed depictions and vivid colors, vividly depict the culture and customs of India. In particular, "Sandhya, or the Brahmin Daily Prayer" is a detailed record of the Brahmin religious ceremony "Sandhya," offering a glimpse into their faith and lifestyle.

Her works played an important role in introducing Indian culture to the Europeans of the time, and even today they are of historical and cultural value as precious visual documents of 19th century India .