View of Oosoor, Mysore

Details

Thomas Daniell, R.A. (1749-1840) and William Daniell, R.A. (1769-1837)
View of Oosoor, Mysore
inscribed and numbered 'N.75. Oosoor from the hill near it.' and further inscribed and dated 'Oosoor/May 4 1792' (on the reverse)
pencil and grey wash, watermark 'I TAYLOR'
147/8 x 21¾ in. (37.8 x 55.3 cm.)

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Lot Essay

William Daniell writes in his journal for 4 May 1792 'had a very pleasant ride to Oosoor, the Country the whole way exceedingly beautiful.' This drawing was used as a sketch for Oriental Scenery, III, pl. 14.

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