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View Taken on the Esplanade, Calcutta, 1797 (hand-coloured aquatint)
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View Taken on the Esplanade, Calcutta, 1797 (hand-coloured aquatint)
1196745 View Taken on the Esplanade, Calcutta, 1797 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) (after); 46x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22871842
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1790s 1797 18th Century Painting Aquatint Background People Blank Bystander Calcutta Campsite Copy Space Copyspace Daniell Encampment English Art English Artist Esplanade Etching Hand Colored Hand Coloring Hand Coloured Hand Colouring Hand Tinted Handcolored Islamic Art Late 18th Century Late Eighteenth Century Oriental Overlooking Plate Printed Prints Sail Boat Sailing Vessel Seaward Tall Ship Thomas Daniell View To Sea Water Transport Water Vehicle Water Vessel William Daniell Artist British British Artist Natural Space
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This hand-coloured aquatint print, titled "View Taken on the Esplanade, Calcutta, 1797" transports us back to a bygone era in British colonial history. The artist, Thomas Daniell, masterfully captures the essence of late eighteenth-century Calcutta with his meticulous attention to detail. The scene unfolds on the esplanade overlooking the shimmering sea. A majestic sailing vessel dominates the foreground, its sails billowing in the wind as it glides through Indian waters. In this bustling maritime setting, men and women go about their daily activities - some engrossed in conversation while others leisurely stroll along the coastline. Amongst them is a group of bystanders who pause to admire both nature's beauty and man's ingenuity. A dog playfully scampers nearby, adding an element of liveliness to this tranquil scene. Tall trees frame the composition and provide shade for those seeking respite from India's scorching sun. Hand colouring adds depth and vibrancy to every aspect of this artwork - from the lush greenery dotting the landscape to each individual figure captured in intricate detail. This fusion of European artistic technique with an Oriental subject matter creates a harmonious blend that epitomizes cross-cultural exchange during this period. "View Taken on the Esplanade, Calcutta" offers viewers a glimpse into a world long past but forever preserved within these delicate brushstrokes. It serves as a testament not only to Daniell's skill as an artist but also as a historical document capturing life at one of India's most significant colonial outposts during British rule.
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