Thomas Daniell, R.A. (1749-1840) and William Daniell, R.A. (1769-1837)

Figures and Cottages beneath Rayakottai, Karnataka

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Thomas Daniell, R.A. (1749-1840) and William Daniell, R.A. (1769-1837)
Figures and Cottages beneath Rayakottai, Karnataka
inscribed, dated and numbered 'Rya Cotta/May 9 1792/N^o. 32' (on the reverse)
pencil, grey wash, watermark Strasburg Lily, unframed
15 x 21½ in. (38 x 54.6 cm.); and an aquatint printed in colourith handcolouring of the same view, drawn and engraved by the same hand (2)

Engraved

The finished watercolour of this subject was engraved, 1 June 1802, and published in Oriental Scenery, vol. IV, no. 88.

Lot Essay

Rayakottai is one of the great hill forts guarding the eastern approaches to Bangalore.
For an aquatint of Rayakottai see lot 48.

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