East Gateway, Patna captures a picturesque architectural scene from colonial India with a romantic lens. The painting features an ornate gateway, likely part of a Mughal structure, framed by trees and softly lit to emphasize its aged grandeur. Figures in traditional attire and colonial dress animate the scene, reflecting everyday life and cultural intersections during British rule. D’Oyly’s delicate brushwork and subtle use of color convey a sense of serenity and nostalgia. His composition blends topographical accuracy with artistic idealism, offering a glimpse into Patna’s historical landscape and the fusion of Eastern and Western sensibilities in early 19th-century art.