THOMAS DANIELL and WILLIAM DANIELL Hindoo Temples at Agouree, on the River Soane, Bahar (Abbey 420, no.20; Archer I, 19) View in the Fort, Madura (Abbey 420, no.40; Archer II, 14) hand-coloured aquatints, September 1796 and November 1797, on thick paper [the first watermarked ['Whatman] 1794'], framed and glazed, one print only examined out of frame (light discolouration and soiling to margins of first print) Sheet: 525 x 725mm; approx. 550 x 715mm By 12 January 1790 the Daniells reached Agori with its pituresque views of temples submerged by banyan trees. Agori, on the river Son, 'is a place of worship of the greatest antiquity, which is obvious from the fragments of sculptured idols frequently to be met with there.' July 1792: 'Madura is a place of great antiquity, justly celebrated for its Hindoo temples and choultries'. The subject of this view, which has not survived, was identified by Thomas Daniell as 'a pavilion situated on the east side of the fort at Madura. Rajah Tremal Naig is said to have built it for the purpose of viewing the religious processions, and other ceremonies, of the Hindoos.' Part of the Palace at Madura can be seen in the distance. (2)
THOMAS DANIELL and WILLIAM DANIELL Hindoo Temples at Agouree, on the River Soane, Bahar (Abbey 420, no.20; Archer I, 19) View in the Fort, Madura (Abbey 420, no.40; Archer II, 14) hand-coloured aquatints, September 1796 and November 1797, on thick paper [the first watermarked ['Whatman] 1794'], framed and glazed, one print only examined out of frame (light discolouration and soiling to margins of first print) Sheet: 525 x 725mm; approx. 550 x 715mm By 12 January 1790 the Daniells reached Agori with its pituresque views of temples submerged by banyan trees. Agori, on the river Son, 'is a place of worship of the greatest antiquity, which is obvious from the fragments of sculptured idols frequently to be met with there.' July 1792: 'Madura is a place of great antiquity, justly celebrated for its Hindoo temples and choultries'. The subject of this view, which has not survived, was identified by Thomas Daniell as 'a pavilion situated on the east side of the fort at Madura. Rajah Tremal Naig is said to have built it for the purpose of viewing the religious processions, and other ceremonies, of the Hindoos.' Part of the Palace at Madura can be seen in the distance. (2)
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
