Description
William Daniell (English, 1769-1837). Graphite and ink-wash drawing on laid paper depicting a vast forested landscape with mountains in the distance, late 18th century. Pencil signed along the lower right. Further pencil inscribed and possibly titled "The Mulch from Gal Jutta," likely a mispelling of Calcutta, along the lower left and illegibly inscribed along the lower right corner.
Between 1786 and 1795, Daniell accompanied his uncle, Thomas Daniell, on extensive travels across the Indian subcontinent, producing hundreds of drawings that formed the basis for their landmark six-volume publication, "Oriental Scenery." Functioning as both meticulous topographical and architectural records and works of art, these illustrations provided the British public with a visual archive of Indian monuments and terrain prior to 19th-century modernization and industrialization. Daniell's work remains a cornerstone of British-Indian art history and is considered to have fundamentally reshaped European art and design, serving as a catalyst for the 19th-century "Anglo-Indian" movement across the Regency and Victorian periods.
Sheet; height: 7 3/4 in x width: 10 3/4 in. Mat; height: 14 1/2 in x width: 18 in.
Between 1786 and 1795, Daniell accompanied his uncle, Thomas Daniell, on extensive travels across the Indian subcontinent, producing hundreds of drawings that formed the basis for their landmark six-volume publication, "Oriental Scenery." Functioning as both meticulous topographical and architectural records and works of art, these illustrations provided the British public with a visual archive of Indian monuments and terrain prior to 19th-century modernization and industrialization. Daniell's work remains a cornerstone of British-Indian art history and is considered to have fundamentally reshaped European art and design, serving as a catalyst for the 19th-century "Anglo-Indian" movement across the Regency and Victorian periods.
Sheet; height: 7 3/4 in x width: 10 3/4 in. Mat; height: 14 1/2 in x width: 18 in.
Condition
There are no tears or major losses. The sheet is toned. There are two light horizontal creases and a minute pinhole along the upper right quadrant. There is a frit along the upper left corner. There is a linear area of skimming along the left third of the sky. Minute areas of foxing along the sky. The left and lower edges are slightly uneven, possibly indicating trimming. Uneven toning along the extreme edges of the verso; skimming along the upper left corner of the verso. There are two small pencil inscriptions along the verso. The work is floated atop an acidic mat. Light wear to the mat. The work is not framed.
Buyer's Premium
30%
William Daniell "The Mulch" Landscape Drawing
Estimate $300-$600
Starting Bid
$150
Good Bid
Strong Bid
Competitive Bid
5 bidders are watching this item
Get approved to bid.
LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection
Vetted auction houses
Secure, online bidding
Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings
Dedicated support when you need it
Shipping & Pickup DetailsItem located in: St. Paul, MN, US Local pickup available Arrange Your Own Shipping
Shipping Available
Ways to Pay on LiveAuctioneers
Wire Transfer (Bank Payment)
Meet the Auction House
286
4.7
8222
This auction is curated by:
Sean BlanchetAsian Art Specialist
Robert SnellPaintings and Sculpture Specialist
Arts of Asia
Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
$150
$150
$100
$500
$150
Related Items
TOP