The Mausoleum of Mucdoom Shah Dowlut, At Moneah, On the River Soane, from "Oriental Scenery: Twenty Four Views in Hindoostan"

Q: When was "The Mausoleum of Mucdoom Shah Dowlut, At Moneah, On the River Soane, from "Oriental Scenery: Twenty Four Views in Hindoostan"" created?

This artwork was created 1795-1803.

Q: Is "The Mausoleum of Mucdoom Shah Dowlut, At Moneah, On the River Soane, from "Oriental Scenery: Twenty Four Views in Hindoostan"" in the public domain?

Yes, The Mausoleum of Mucdoom Shah Dowlut, At Moneah, On the River Soane, from "Oriental Scenery: Twenty Four Views in Hindoostan" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Thomas Daniell, British, 1749 - 1840

1795-1803

The Mausoleum of Mucdoom Shah Dowlut, At Moneah, On the River Soane, from "Oriental Scenery: Twenty Four Views in Hindoostan" by Thomas Daniell, British, 1749 - 1840

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Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Accession Number

1953-78-47

About this artwork

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Art Historical Context

Thomas Daniell, a pioneering British artist and engraver (1749–1840), created *The Mausoleum of Mucom Shah Dowlut, At Moneah, On the River Soane* as part of his monumental series *Oriental Sc: Twenty Four Views inindoostan*, published 1795 and 1803. Alongside his nephew William, Daniell traveled extensively through India from 1786 1793, meticulously documenting its architecture and landscapes. This aquatint print captures a majestic mausoleum along the River Soane (now Son River) in Bihar, showcasing the intricate Islamic tomb of a Mughal-era figure amid lush riverine scenery. The artwork ref...

The Mausoleum of Mucdoom Shah Dowlut, At Moneah, On the River Soane, from "Oriental Scenery: Twenty Four Views in Hindoostan"

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