Gate of the Tomb of the Emperor Akbar at Secundra, near Agra
Thomas Daniell, RA (Kingston upon Thames 1749 - London 1840)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1795 - 1808
Materials
Paper
Measurements
535 x 715 mm
Order this imageCollection
Basildon Park, Berkshire
NT 767970.2
Summary
Print, aquatint, Gate of the Tomb of the Emperor Akbar at Secundra, near Agra 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. Set with four minarets at corners and three cupolas, a great tree in front to the left and white tents pitched with people sitting by and under them. Beyond walls of the Temple are trees and distant building. Label: 'Published as the Act directs by Robert Bowyer at the Historic Gallery Pall Mall November 1795'.
Makers and roles
Thomas Daniell, RA (Kingston upon Thames 1749 - London 1840), engraver (printmaker) William Daniell, RA (1769 - London 1837), engraver (printmaker)