Thomas Daniell, R.A. (1749-1840)

The Bathing Place at Rameswaram, Madras

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Thomas Daniell, R.A. (1749-1840)
The Bathing Place at Rameswaram, Madras
inscribed 'Bathing Place at Rammiseram (sic), Madras; Sept.7.1792' (on the reverse)
pencil, pen and black ink, grey wash, with watermark 'I TAYLOR', unframed
14 1/8 x 21in. (35.9 x 54.3cm.)

Engraved

Oriental Annual, 1834, pl.7.

Lot Essay

Rameswaram is the nearest part of mainland India to Ceylon. In the background can be seen a Choultry which is a temple and resting place specific to Southern India.
This is a preliminary drawing for an oil painting of this subject exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1802.

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