The Jummah Musjed, Delhi
William Daniell, RA (1769 - London 1837)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1795 - 1808
Materials
Paper
Measurements
535 x 715 mm
Order this imageCollection
Basildon Park, Berkshire
NT 767970.1
Summary
Print, aquatint, The Jummah Musjed, Delhi by Thomas Daniell, RA (Chertsey 1749 – Kensington 1840) and William Daniell RA (Chertsey 1769 - London 1837). One of a set of four aquatint prints by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840) and his nephew William Daniell (1769-1837). Taken from their sketches undertaken during their travels in India (1785-1794), later reworked into watercolours, oils and engravings. These four scenes were included in their published series 'Oriental Scenery'. Set within a gold moulded frame with bead and egg and dart motifs, glazed. Bottom margins with titles cut out and stuck on back of frame. A building with three domes and two minarets, the two wings each with a dome, set with piazza and pool in front. People on steps and around pool.
Marks and inscriptions
Bottom left: Inscribed 'Drawn and engraved by Thos. Daniell'
Makers and roles
William Daniell, RA (1769 - London 1837), engraver (printmaker) Thomas Daniell, RA (Kingston upon Thames 1749 - London 1840), engraver (printmaker)