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1. Add Or 1910

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Add Or 1910
Title:
Detail of the pietra dura work in the Taj Mahal, Agra.
Scope & Content:
Detail of pietra dura work in the Taj Mahal, Agra. Inscribed on front: ‘A Representation of a Curious Piece of Inlaid Marble in the Hall at the Back of the Tomb in Tage Mhal.’ Water-colour; 18 by 17.5 ins. Cream wash border with black rules. Note: The inscription appears to be mistaken. The...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1808
Extent:
1 Item

2. WD547

Reference (shelfmark):
WD547
Title:
Caves 10 and 12 Kanheri, Salsette: Cave 10, the 'Darbar Hall', on the right, Cave 12 on the left. 20 July 1793. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
Scope & Content:
Caves 10 and 12 Kanheri, Salsette: Cave 10, the 'Darbar Hall', on the right, Cave 12 on the left. 20 July 1793. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘One of the Upper Caves at Kanaree. Salsette: July 20th, 1793.’ Wash; 13.5 by 19 ins. Purchased 4 May 1956.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1793
Extent:
1 Item

3. WD1014

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1014
Title:
Temple near Tinnevelly. 'Cuteon near Co[==Vi?]ravanellore - distant village with the temple Sermadevi.' 6-7 August 1792.. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
Scope & Content:
Pencil and wash drawing by Thomas and William Daniel of a temple near Tinnevelly (Tirunelveli), dated July or August 1792. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘Cuteon near Co[==Vi?]ravanellore – distant village with the temple Sermadevi’ and in ink: ‘216. Near Tinnevelly.’ Purchased 10 March 1957....
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1792
Extent:
1 Item

4. WD1015

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1015
Title:
S.W. view of the Fakir's Rock in the River Ganges, near Sultanganj (Bihar). October 1788. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
Scope & Content:
Pencil and wash drawing of the south-west view of the Fakir's Rock in the River Ganges, near Sultanganj in Bihar, dated October 1788 Inscribed on back in ink: ‘No.4. Fakeer's Rock near Sultangunje.’ Purchased 10 March 1957. Note: Sketch for ‘Oriental Scenery,’ part 5, plate 9. Reproduced: A...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1788
Extent:
1 Item

5. WD1016

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1016
Title:
View of Sankaridrug. 25 May 1792. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
Scope & Content:
Pencil and wash drawing by Thomas and William Daniell of the view of Sankaridrug, dated 25 May 1792. Purchased 10 March 1957. Note: Sketch for ‘Oriental Scenery,’ part 4, plate 7. Reproduced: Archer, ‘Country Life,’ 23 January 1958, fig.4. The fort of Sankaridrug, built on one of the highest...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1792
Extent:
1 Item

6. WD1712

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1712
Title:
The Residency, Hyderabad (Deccan); a palatial residence in classical style, with imposing entrance gateways, standing in a wooded park. Mosque with minarets in distance; figures, cows and rocks in foreground
Scope & Content:
The Residency, Hyderabad (Deccan); a palatial residence in classical style, with imposing entrance gateways, standing in a wooded park. Mosque with minarets in distance; figures, cows and rocks in foreground. c.1810. Pencil and wash; 15.5 by 22.75 ins. Purchased 8 November 1961. Note: The R...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1810
Extent:
1 Item

7. WD1714

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1714
Title:
View of the Palace of Raja Balwant Singh, Ramnagar near Benares (U.P.), the Ganges with boats in the foreground. Thomas and William are seated on the deck of a pinnace which flies the Union Jack. Squared drawing for the aquatint published March 1796..
Scope & Content:
View of the Palace of Raja Balwant Singh, Ramnagar near Benares (U.P.), the Ganges with boats in the foreground. Thomas and William are seated on the deck of a pinnace which flies the Union Jack. 14 November 1789. Originally inscribed on mount in ink and pencil: ‘Ramnugar, near Benares, on th...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1795-1796
Extent:
1 Item

8. WD1715

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1715
Title:
Gate leading to a mosque (in fact, tomb), Chunargarh (U.P.). Squared drawing for the aquatint published January 1797.. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
Scope & Content:
Gate leading to a mosque (i.e. tomb), Chanargarh (U.P.). 30 December 1789. Originally inscribed on mount in ink and pencil: ‘Gate leading to a Musjid at Chunar Ghar.’ Pencil; 16.25 by 23.75 ins. Note: Drawing for ‘Oriental Scenery,’ part 1, plate 24. The view shows the elaborately carved pr...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1795-1797
Extent:
1 Item

9. WD1716

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1716
Title:
View of the Qudsia Bagh on the Jumna, Delhi (U.P.). Squared drawing for the aquatint published May 1795.. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
Scope & Content:
View of the Quadsia Bagh on the Jumna, Delhi (U.P.). 2 March 1789. Originally inscribed on mount in ink and pencil: ‘North East View of the Cotsea Bhaug on the River Jumna, Delhi.’ Pencil; 16 by 23.75 ins. Note: Drawing for ‘Oriental Scenery,’ part 1, plate 3. Squared.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1794-1795
Extent:
1 Item

10. WD1717

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1717
Title:
The Jami Masjid, Delhi (U.P.). Squared drawing for the aquatint published January 1797.. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
Scope & Content:
The Jami‘ Masjid, Delhi (U.P.). 18 February 1789. Originally inscribed on mount in ink and pencil: ‘The Jumnah Musjid, Delhi.’ Pencil; 15.5 by 23.5 ins. Note: Drawing for ‘Oriental Scenery,’ part 1, plate 23. Squared.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1795-1797
Extent:
1 Item