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A Pitch In Time

The presented lot is one of Thomas Daniell’s

historically important works

LUCKNOW TAKEN FROM THE OPPOSITE BANK OF THE THE ENTRANCE OF AN EXCAVATED HINDOO CAVE TEMPLE
RIVER GOOMTY AT MAHABALIPURAM ON THE COROMANDEL COAST
11 x 18 in (28 x 46 cm) 48 x 70.6 in (122 x 179.5 cm)
Watercolour & pencil on paper Oil on canvas

THE NEW COURT HOUSE AND CHANDPAM GHAUT DUSASUMADE GHAUT AT BENARES (VARANASI) ON
FROM THE VIEWS OF CALCUTTA THE GANGES
15.7 x 20.5 in (40 x 52 cm) 18 x 23.2 in (45.5 x 59 cm)
Engraving on paper Aquatint on paper
CRICKET MATCH IN INDIA
14.5 x 21 in (36.8 x 53.3 cm)
Oil on canvas, 1792 The late 18th century was a pivotal period when Europeans sought to
PRESENTED LOT bridge the gaps in their linguistic, cultural, and visual understanding of
India. Images played a central role in this endeavour, offering a tangible
medium to document and interpret the vast and varied landscapes of the
subcontinent. The diversity of India’s natural and cultural scenery also
presented abundant valuable subjects, drawing artists and travellers eager
to record, depict, and bear witness to the richness of this land.

Thomas Daniell profoundly influenced the perception of India in 18th-
century Britain. Accompanied by his nephew William Daniell (1769-1837),
he embarked on an artistic journey across the Indian subcontinent from 1786
to 1793. This duo not only documented the country’s diverse landscapes,
architecture, and people but also introduced these captivating visuals to a THE SHORE TEMPLE, MAHABALIPURAM THE FORT OF VELLORE IN THE CARNATIC, INDIA
British audience eager to learn about the exotic and vast territories of the 15 x 21.2 in (38 x 54 cm) 29.5 x 38 in (75 x 97 cm)
East India Company. Oil on wood Oil on canvas