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THOMAS DANIELL, R.A. | Jumba Krishna on the Island of Seringham, India
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Daniell
- Jumba Krishna on the Island of Seringham, India
- Watercolour over pencil on watermarked laid paper;inscribed and dated, verso: Jumba Krishna - / on the Island of Seringham. / June 7 1792
- 380 by 550 mm
Provenance
With Hobhouse Ltd. London;
sale, London, Christie's, 19 November 1985, lot 18
sale, London, Christie's, 19 November 1985, lot 18
Condition
In general this watercolour has survived very well. There are a number of soft creases in the sheet (particularly towards the edges) and more prominent one in the sky on the right. The work is not laid down.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Between 1785 and 1793, Thomas Daniell, together with his nephew William, travelled extensively in India. He drew this watercolour on the 7 June 1792 and William noted in his journal: 'We spent the day on the Island of Seringham – made drawings of the Great Pagoda & great gate leading to it’.1 The Island of Seringham is located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu and the temple complex, which is now known as Sri Ranganathaswamy, dates to the ninth century. It is, in fact, the largest Hindu temple in the world.
Over and above simply recording the fine architectural details of the great buildings, Thomas brings the scene to life through his inclusion of the two monumental temple chariots, known as rathas, as well as the camels, the cattle, the birds and the people.
1. M. Hardie and M. Clayton, ‘Thomas Daniel, R.A. and William Daniell, R.A.’, Walker’s Quarterly, London 1932, p. 83
Over and above simply recording the fine architectural details of the great buildings, Thomas brings the scene to life through his inclusion of the two monumental temple chariots, known as rathas, as well as the camels, the cattle, the birds and the people.
1. M. Hardie and M. Clayton, ‘Thomas Daniel, R.A. and William Daniell, R.A.’, Walker’s Quarterly, London 1932, p. 83