THOMAS DANIELL (1749-1840), VIEW ON THE CHITPORE ROAD, CALCUTTA, hand coloured aquatint from 'Oriental Scenery', engraved by Thomas and William Daniell, published by Thomas Daniell, August 1797, framed, 42.5 x 60cm (image) Thomas Daniell wrote of this scene: 'In this view on the Chitpore road (taken in the Monsoon season) appears the house of a native Bengal merchant: the style of architecture is Mohommedan, except in the turret, which is an unsuccessful attempt at the of a Bazar, or market, is seen, and a small Hindoo temple of modern construction' (Archer 1980, p.96) Provenance: Collection of the late Peter Millett (1925-2016)