WILLIAM DANIELL, R.A. (1769-1837)
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WILLIAM DANIELL, R.A. (1769-1837)
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The Mosque built by Aurungzebe at Benares1789-90 sepia wash over black lead on paper 33.1 x 54.3 cm inscribed: W.Daniell Mosque built by Aurungzebe Benares P.64
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Since Indian Independence, Benares has been called Varanasi. William Daniell, aged only fifteen, accompanied his uncle Thomas (1749-1840) first to China and then to India. They reached Calcutta in 1786 and made the first of their long tours throughout India 1788-91. The main result of their travels was Oriental Scenery, published in parts 1795-1808. It contained 144 plates in colour and cost subscribers £210. Although Thomas is accorded foremost place as draughtsman, William was by then a highly proficient engraver in aquatint. EJ PROVENANCE: Gilbert Davis; P&D Colnaghi Ltd., from whom purchased by Gallery, February 1953. Copyright © Trustees of Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, Bedford. Extract taken from Watercolours and Drawings, Cecil Higgins Art Gallery by Evelyn Joll.
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