Thomas Daniell was a British painter and printmaker who, along with his nephew William Daniell, traveled to India in the late 18th century. He produced Oriental landscapes and scenes, capturing India’s architecture, people, and culture. His aquatint prints showcased Indian scenery, influencing British perceptions of the subcontinent’s beauty and diversity.
The Painting is a striking portrayal of 18th-century colonial architecture braced against the fury of nature. Painted between 1795–1800, it depicts Madras with exceptional topographical detail, likely drawn from on-site sketches. Ominous clouds gather above the fortress as ships navigate treacherous surf—echoing the monsoon tempests of the Bay of Bengal. Once in the collection of Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of India, the painting embodies Daniell’s talent for capturing atmospheric drama and historical presence, blending spectacle with a documentary eye.
Thomas Daniell was a British painter and printmaker who, along with his nephew William Daniell, traveled to India in the late 18th century. He produced Oriental landscapes and scenes, capturing India’s architecture, people, and culture. His aquatint prints showcased Indian scenery, influencing British perceptions of the subcontinent’s beauty and diversity.
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The Painting is a striking portrayal of 18th-century colonial architecture braced against the fury of nature. Painted between 1795–1800, it depicts Madras with exceptional topographical detail, likely drawn from on-site sketches. Ominous clouds gather above the fortress as ships navigate treacherous surf—echoing the monsoon tempests of the Bay of Bengal. Once in the collection of Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of India, the painting embodies Daniell’s talent for capturing atmospheric drama and historical presence, blending spectacle with a documentary eye.
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