1803 BRUNSWICK DOCK ON THE THAMES AT BLACKWALL London by William Daniell

DANIELL, William

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1803 BRUNSWICK DOCK ON THE THAMES AT BLACKWALLdrawn, engraved and published by William Daniel, London, October 20th, 1803, and dedicated to John Perry, depicting an interesting view of the pool and masting house beside a busy River Thames.The dedication reads: This noble basin was executed from the design at the individual expense of John Perry Esqr. was chiefly intended for the accommodation protection of the Ships of the Honble. the East India Company. The whole excavation which contains about eight acres is divided into two parts (each having its distinct entrance) one of which is capable of receiving thirty of the largest East India Ships, the other an equal number of smaller vessels. This great useful work was begun on the 2nd March 1789 the Dock was opened for the reception of Shipping on the 20th of November 1790.Size approx 82cm x 48cm. Condition is generally fine. There are two historical repairs on the left side centre margin and lower left side into the image some general overall toning. Original full hand colour.William Daniell was a much travelled landscape painter. In 1784 he went to India with his uncle, the artist Thomas Daniell, where he assisted Thomas with his drawing and sketching. By the time they returned to England in 1794, William was not only a proficient draughtsman but had also perfected the art of aquatinting. He was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy in 1807 and a Royal Academician in 1822. He refused the post of draughtsman to an Australian expedition to instead make numerous sketching tours throughout England and Scotland. Daniell is regarded as a superb aquatinter and his best works are thought to be among his Scottish views for andlsquo;Voyage Round Great Britain. He died in London in 1837. Seller Inventory # LM36-5220339

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