Artwork
View of Latifgarh near Chunar
View of Latifgarh near Chunar is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist William Orme. It dates from 1803 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
View of Latifgarh near Chunar is a landscape painting by William Orme, created after an original work by Thomas Daniell, depicting a town in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays Latifgarh, a town near Chunar, showcasing a topographical subject characteristic of Orme's oeuvre, which often focused on landscapes and locations of note.
Technique & Style
While specific details on the painting's technique are not provided, as a work based on Thomas Daniell's original, it likely reflects Daniell's influence, with Orme's interpretation in his characteristic landscape style.
History & Provenance
The painting's direct history is not detailed, but its creation follows Orme's established practice of rendering topographical subjects, with a known connection to Daniell's work.
Context
Created during Orme's active period in London (late 18th to early 19th century), the work reflects the interest in Indian landscapes among British artists of the time, facilitated by colonial connections.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Orme painted detailed scenes of early-1800s India, when British artists were stationed there and sketched everything from hunting parties to temples.
