Who painted Elks (Gona), wild pineapple, caryota palm and rhinoceros bird?

Elks (Gona), wild pineapple, caryota palm and rhinoceros bird was painted by Samuel Daniell in 1800.

Where can I see Elks (Gona), wild pineapple, caryota palm and rhinoceros bird?

Elks (Gona), wild pineapple, caryota palm and rhinoceros bird is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Elks (Gona), wild pineapple, caryota palm and rhinoceros bird?

Elks (Gona), wild pineapple, caryota palm and rhinoceros bird is associated with British Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Elks (Gona), wild pineapple, caryota palm and rhinoceros bird?

Museum-quality prints of Elks (Gona), wild pineapple, caryota palm and rhinoceros bird are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Elks (Gona), wild pineapple, caryota palm and rhinoceros bird

Samuel Daniell , 1800

Elks (Gona), wild pineapple, caryota palm and rhinoceros bird is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Samuel Daniell. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Samuel Daniell's watercolour, 'Elks (Gona), wild pineapple, caryota palm and rhinoceros bird', presents a serene natural scene featuring multiple species in a shared habitat.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork prominently displays a large elk with curved horns on a rocky hillside, accompanied by a smaller elk climbing a tree, a rhinoceros bird on the ground, and surrounding flora including a wild pineapple and caryota palm, highlighting coexistence in a natural setting.

Technique & Style

Daniell employed soft watercolour techniques to integrate the subjects seamlessly into their environment. Textural contrasts are evident, with the elk's fur rendered in a fuzzy appearance and the bird's feathers in sharper, more defined detail.

History & Provenance

Current location of the piece is the Victoria and Albert Museum, though specific historical acquisition details or the work's age are not provided in available information.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Samuel Daniell

Samuel Daniell (1775 – 16 December 1811) was a British painter of natural history and other scenes in Africa and Ceylon. He first went to the Cape Colony in 1799.