View near Bandell, India
1749
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1749
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
View near Bandell, India is a 1749 watercolor by Thomas RA Daniell, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolour painting depicts a serene landscape with a small building in the centre, featuring a dome and a flagpole. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a body of water is visible, with a few figures standing on the left side of the image. The painting's use of muted colours and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of calmness and tranquility. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the trees and the building, which adds depth and texture to the composition. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Thomas Daniell.
A watercolor depicts a riverside scene near Bandell, India, with the location specified on the mount as "Near Bandell, opposite side of the River" and on the back as "N.41 Opposite Bandell."
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Thomas Daniell turned his brush toward India’s landscapes and buildings, painting watercolors that capture the country’s skies, villages, and hills in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
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