Thomas Daniell, 1749–1840, British, active in India
Title:
Indian Temple, Said to Be the Mosque of Abo-ul-Nabi, Muttra
Date:
1827
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
42 1/2 x 56 1/4 inches (108 x 142.9 cm)
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1974.3.28
Gallery Label:
This mosque is similar in appearance to one in Muttra, in the northwest of India, which Daniell recorded in Oriental Scenery (1795-1807). Published by Thomas and his nephew William, the enormous graphic project Oriental Scenery consisted of forty-four aquatints issued as a series for sale. Gallery label for installation of YCBA collection, 2005