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Benares on the Ganges

Watercolour
ca. 1788-1789 (made)
Artist/Maker
Daniell, William RA (artist)
Place of origin
India (painted)

Watercolour of a view on the river Ganges.


Object details

Category
Watercolours
Object type
Watercolour
TitleBenares on the Ganges (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour
Watercolour (Paint)
Watercolour Painting (Technique)
Brief description
Watercolour, 'Benares on the Ganges', by William Daniell, ca. 1788-1789.
Physical description
Watercolour of a view on the river Ganges.
Dimensions
  • Height: 36.8cm
  • Width: 52.1cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Subject depicted
Rivers
Places depicted
India
Ganges
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
1595-1871

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Record createdNovember 29, 2013
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1276115/benares-on-the-ganges-watercolour-daniell-william-ra/
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